Explore the cosmos
A Guide to the
Stars
From the fiery hearts of newborn suns to the silent dance of distant galaxies - discover the stories written across the night sky.
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100-400 billion
Stars in the Milky Way
2 trillion
Galaxies in the observable universe
Proxima Centauri (4.2 ly)
Nearest star to Earth
5,500°C
Surface temp of the Sun
Featured Views
Some of the most breathtaking places in the universe
Pillars of Creation
Eagle Nebula as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope
Andromeda Galaxy
Our nearest galactic neighbor, 2.5 million light-years away
Orion Nebula
A stellar nursery 1,344 light-years from Earth
Why stargaze?
The universe is waiting
Every star you see in the night sky tells a story. Some are dying, some are just being born. Others have planets orbiting them, just like our Sun. Astronomy connects us to the vastness of space and reminds us of our place in the cosmos.
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