Exhibition with Astrophotographer Jakob Arthur Andersen

Embark on a journey thousands of light-years into space as one of Denmark’s best astrophotographers presents his spectacular images in the Library Hall. Experience Jakob Arthur Andersen’s fascinating shots of the night sky and deep space – the Universe like you’ve never seen it before.

With a telescope and camera, Jakob Arthur Andersen has spent countless hours capturing our fantastic Universe, Solar System, and the landscapes of the night. The exhibition in the Library Hall showcases his finest images – from the Milky Way to distant galaxies.

Jakob Arthur Andersen’s works are a central part of the Round Tower’s astro festival “COSMOS”, which also features scientific talks, astronomy for children, and other stellar experiences – all with the cosmos in focus.

Science Meets Art

Astrophotography demands patience and precision. The process relies not only on technical skill but also on the clarity of the sky and the whims of the weather. Denmark’s climate often poses a challenge, which means that photos are frequently created over multiple nights. When the weather is favorable, you must act quickly—sometimes conditions are optimal for only a few hours at a time. On other nights, the sky can be cloudless and starry all night long.

Jakob’s images require long exposure times and are composed of many individual shots that enhance each other. He views digital editing as his palette and the camera as his brush—astrophotography, to him, is a unique fusion of science and art.

About Jakob Arthur Andersen

Astrophotographer and lecturer Jakob Arthur Andersen opens a window to infinity with his telescope and camera—a visual time machine reaching deep into the vast cosmos.

Jakob is a self-taught astrophotographer and internationally recognized; he has won several awards, including first place in the prestigious International Photography Awards for two consecutive years.

When he’s not observing the universe from his backyard on the island of Falster, he wanders through the quiet nighttime landscapes with his camera and tripod, always in search of new subjects under the night sky that stretches majestically over the dark Danish plains.

This event is part of the program for the Round Tower’s astro festival “COSMOS”.