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How old is the Universe?


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Scientists determine the age of the Universe through two methods

  1. By measuring how fast it is expanding.
  2. By studying the oldest objects within the universe.The oldest cluster of stars whose age limit is 14 billion years.
  • So, the universe is probably 13.8 billion years old and it can be older but not younger.

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