234: How many stars are there in space?

234: How many stars are there in space?
Spacepod

The night sky from La Silla Observatory. (Credit: ESA, source)

A question from Kellan, age 6. Professor Kim McLeod answers. To learn more about Wellesley College’s Whitin Observatory, including public visit nights, go here. For more on what you can do to reduce light pollution, see these resources from Dark Sky International.

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