"Sagan's number" meaning in All languages combined

See Sagan's number on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named in honor of Carl Sagan. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Sagan's number
  1. (astronomy) The total number of stars in the observable universe, often estimated to be in the sextillions. Wikipedia link: Carl Sagan Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-Sagan's_number-en-name-O9ujP7fQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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