Jakob Sahner
Jakob Sahner, a young astrophotographer from southern Germany, born just after the turn of the millennium on the edge of the Black Forest, has dedicated himself to the fascinating photography of the night sky. What began with a chance click on a YouTube video about astrophotography quickly developed into a passion that has been a big part of his life since 2017.
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Although he initially had no connection with astrophotography, he was captivated by his first encounter with the art form. Since then, Jakob has not only gained a lot of experience, but has also visited breathtaking places - from Iceland, with its often colourful skies, to the Alps and the Canary Island of La Palma, with its ideal conditions. And his journey has only just begun - many places and their skies are still waiting to be captured by his camera.
In addition to Milky Way photography, his work focuses on the particularly challenging deep sky photography. What excites Jakob so much is the opportunity to use his camera to discover things that remain hidden to the naked eye. The Milky Way itself, the gas clouds and nebulae where stars are born and die, distant galaxies - he captures all these phenomena in stunning colour* and clarity. Jakob is particularly fascinated by the view into the past. Because light from the depths of the universe often takes millions of years to reach Earth, his images show the sky as it once was. Each photograph is a journey through time and space.
He also enjoys the technical aspects of astrophotography. For classic Milky Way images, a normal camera will do, but for deep sky images Jakob uses special equipment. A telescope, various filters, a main camera and a secondary camera - for precise tracking - and other gear are used to create the perfect image. The equipment required is complex and long - a sign of the dedication and technical expertise that goes into each of his works.
In addition to photography, Jakob shares his knowledge and enthusiasm on his own YouTube channel. There he gives insights into his working methods and offers helpful tutorials for those interested in astrophotography. If you would like to see some of Jakob's stunning images in print, you can find calendars and prints in his online shop. He also offers workshops in German and English, which provide in-depth knowledge of image processing. In 2025, Jakob will publish the book 'Faszination Astrofotografie – Grundlagen, Projekte, Meisterstücke', which he co-authored with three other photographers
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10Fotos meint: Jakob Sahners Astrofotos sind von einer atemberaubenden Qualität, die kaum vermuten lässt, dass sie von einem ambitionierten Fotografie-Enthusiasten stammen. Seine Arbeiten bestechen aber nicht nur durch ihre technische Brillanz und die präzise Darstellung des Nachthimmels, sondern auch durch die Einbindung irdischer Motive in den Vordergrund. Seien es Menschen, Gebäude oder die umgebende Natur – diese Elemente verleihen seinen Bildern eine besondere Tiefe und verbinden die unbekannten Weiten des Universums mit der uns bekannten Welt. Wir sehen Landschaften im Licht der Sterne und erleben sie so auf eine neue, spannende Weise. Das ist Astrofotografie auf höchstem – buchstäblich himmlischem – Niveau.
More pictures and information about Jakob Sahner can be found on his website, Instagram as well as on Astrobin and YouTube. If you would like to support the sympathetic photographer and his work, you can do so on his Patreon page.
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*) Mancher Betrachter mag sich fragen, warum Jakobs Aufnahmen der Milchstraße und Gaswolken so farbenprächtig sind, obwohl der Nachthimmel für das bloße Auge nur schwarz-weiß erscheint. Die Farben entstehen durch lange Belichtungszeiten, bei denen die Kamera über Minuten oder Stunden Licht sammelt. Unser Auge ist bei schwachem Licht weniger empfindlich für Farben, deshalb erscheint uns der Himmel meist farblos. Die Kamera dagegen verstärkt die schwachen Farben von Sternen und Gaswolken in der galaktischen Scheibe und macht sie sichtbar – etwa das Rot von Wasserstoffnebeln oder das Blau junger Sterne. Spezielle Filter helfen zusätzlich, das Licht in bestimmten Wellenlängenbereichen hervorzuheben. Oft kombiniert Jakob auch Fotos, die mit verschiedenen Filtern aufgenommen wurden.
