With virtual reality technology becoming all the rage, planetariums and museums are cashing in on the trend to give visitors a closer view of the stars and artworks.
Precision equipment maker Konica Minolta Inc. is offering VirtuaLink, a VR facility in Tokyo's Koto Ward, as a new, immersive way to enjoy stargazing. It is especially targeting female visitors.
Sitting in a chair that looks like it belongs in a space ship, a visitor can get a 360-degree panoramic view of the stars and space through special goggles.