It is estimated there are 400 billion stars in our galaxy

It is estimated there are 400 billion stars in our galaxy

Our Sun is essential to us, the centre of our Solar System, and our source of light and energy, but it is just one of many, many stars that make up our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Current estimates suggest there are around 400 billion stars sharing our galaxy. The artist’s concept above shows what a a dust disk around a baby star could well look like.



Source: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/20-extraordinary-and-inspiring-facts-about-the-universe.html