325K views · 7.9K shares | When we talk about the enormity of the cosmos , it’s easy to toss out big numbers – but far more difficult to wrap our minds around just how large, how far, and how numerous celestial bodies really are. Join us for a cosmic journey to see the size of our Milky Way galaxy: https://go.nasa.gov/2UxkHIN | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

223K views · 4.9K reactions | Our galaxy likely holds trillions. But so far, we have no evidence of life beyond Earth. Is life in the cosmos easily begun, and commonplace? Or is it incredibly rare? | The Science of Universe | Facebook

There are billions of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, but the Sun is special — it’s the star in our backyard. ☀️ The Sun holds our solar system together and supports life as we know it. Join scientists on a trip around our neighborhood star in this episode of our Curious Universe podcast. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: www.nasa.gov/curiousuniverse | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration