Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 33 - Astrophysics and Cosmology - Problems - Page 981: 8

Answer

$4\times10^{22}$

Work Step by Step

On page 949 it is claimed that there are about $4\times10^{11}$ stars in the galaxy. On page 950, it is estimated that there about $10^{11}$ galaxies in the observable universe. Assuming our galaxy is typical, there are about $4\times10^{22}$ stars in the observable universe.
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