# 234: How many stars are there in space?

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Podcast: [Spacepod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spacepod-174342)
Published: 2026-05-01T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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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