Virtual tour 'Cosmos: Art & Knowledge'

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In Cosmos: Art & Knowledge astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck takes you on a voyage of discovery along the moon, the planets and the stars. The exhibition shows astronomically inspired artworks by Wassily Kandinsky and Eugène Brands next to historic masterpieces such as the Leiden Aratea and moonstones from the Apollo 17 mission. In videos guest curator Ewine van Dishoeck gives extra information about different themes. 

Watch the videos and experience the fascinating world of cosmos, art and knowledge!

Introduction by astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck:

Browse thourgh the different pictures of the first room of the exhibition 'the moon' below:

Astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck about Pluto: 

Browse thourgh the different pictures of the second room of the exhibition 'the planets' below:

Astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck about comets:

Astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck about the search for extra-terrestrial life:

Astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck about nebulae:

Astronomer Ewine van Dishoeck about the future of astronomy:

Browse thourgh the different pictures of the last room of the exhibition 'the stars' below:

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