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Astronomy Questions & Answers

How Many Galaxies Are There in the Universe?

Astronomers determine the number of galaxies in the universe by counting up the number visible in a tiny portion of the sky, and then accounting for all the regions of the observable universe. A 2013 study estimates that there are 225 billion galaxies in the observable universe.

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Observing Secrets of Deep-Sky Objects Revealed

Here's how to hone your galaxy-hunting skills — and what to expect at the eyepiece.