Space Is Full of Planets, And Most Don’t Even Have Stars: Exploring the Cosmic Wanderers

A few summers ago, I joined a stargazing group in the hills of northern Pakistan, where the Milky Way blazed like a cosmic highway. As we marveled at the stars, our guide dropped a bombshell: most planets in the universe might not orbit stars at all—they’re rogue, drifting alone in the void. That idea stuck … Read more

How Many Stars Are There in Space? A Deep Dive into the Cosmic Count

Staring at a clear night sky, I remember camping in the remote hills of northern Pakistan, where the Milky Way looked like a river of light. My friend pointed at the stars and asked, “How many are out there?” That question, so simple yet profound, sent me down a rabbit hole of cosmic wonder. Estimating … Read more