Our Place in Space

Our Place in Space is an Augmented Reality (AR) app that brings the solar system to life on Earth. Developed in collaboration with artist Oliver Jeffers, scientist Professor Stephen Smartt, and the Nerve Centre creative team, the app features an epic 10km scale model of the solar system. At a scale of 591 million to 1, users can walk through accurate planetary distances and sizes—from the 2.35m wide Sun to Pluto’s tiny 4mm diameter.

Accessible globally or alongside the sculpture trail in Northern Ireland and Cambridge, the app provides real-time distance tracking, informative space facts, and interactive elements like Oliver Jeffers’ characters. It also offers a reflective cosmic perspective on human history and conflict labeled "Us and Them." Users can personalize their journey by adding a star to the virtual universe. The app emphasizes privacy with no personal data stored or transmitted and requires consent for camera and location access.