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Read more: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/how-many-stars-night-sky-09172014/
TIL Even under the most optimal viewing conditions, there are only about 4,548 stars visible to us in the night sky at any given time.
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Yes, the headline in the linked article says 9,096 visible stars total in the night sky, but then goes on to specify that any given person can only see half of that (two hemispheres) at once.
If you’re a flat-earther you can see them all.
It’s worth the time and effort to go see the night sky without any light pollution.
You’ll be blown away.
Awe binned. They should sack her!
How an you say “only about” when giving such an accurate number?
Im short sighted so i cant see any, even with glasses.
Have they ever been to the desert in Utah? I didn’t count them myself but…