Is there life out there?

Are we alone in the universe? This question has fascinated mankind for centuries. With the discovery of exoplanets - planets outside of our own solar system - we have come closer to finding answers. These distant worlds may have similar conditions to Earth and may even harbour life.

We invite you to an exciting evening in the Planetarium Dome, where we dive into the latest research on exoplanets and the search for life in space. Astrophysicist Alexander Dybdahl Rathcke will share his unique insights and research results from the TRAPPIST-1 JWST Community Initiative, which focuses on atmospheric characterisation of Earth-like exoplanets, in an understandable and inspiring way.

Together with the Planetarium Astrophysicist, he takes us on a journey to distant solar systems. Through specially developed content for the dome, you will experience how scientists analyse the atmospheres of exoplanets for signs of life. We also explain how data from the Webb Space Telescope can be used to understand these alien worlds and how this research can shed light on the origin of our own planet.

It's a unique opportunity to understand how the leading scientists are actually searching for life in space while learning about the latest discoveries in exoplanet research.

Join us for an evening of exploring the mysteries of the universe and searching for answers to whether we are truly alone.

Alexander Rathcke from DTU Space is one of Denmark's leading exoplanet researchers and has access to data from the world's most advanced space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope. With his pioneering research in the TRAPPIST-1 system and deep insight into the atmospheres of distant planets, he is at the forefront of the search for life in the universe. Alexander is not only a talented scientist, but also an excellent communicator who is passionate about sharing the greatest mysteries of the universe with a wide audience.