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This astonishing estimate suggests that our galaxy is teeming with planets, vastly increasing the potential for life beyond Earth. With over 100 billion stars in the Milky Way, that could mean more than 80 billion planets exist. The study of exoplanets, or planets outside our solar system, is a rapidly expanding field of astronomy that seeks to understand these celestial bodies and their environments. As technology improves, we are discovering more about these planets, some of which may be in the habitable zones of their stars, sparking immense interest in the search for extraterrestrial life.