How many stars are there in space?

Scientists have a good estimate on the staggering number of stars in the universe.

By: Brian Jackson, Boise State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 7, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

By Brian Jackson, Boise State University

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

Exactly how many stars are in space? – MeeSong, Brookline, Massachusetts

Look up at the sky on a clear night, and you’ll see thousands of stars – about 6,000 or so.

But that’s only a tiny fraction of all …

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