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How old is the universe?

How old is the universe? A 2013 map of the background radiation left over from the Big Bang, taken by the ESA's Planck spacecraft, captured the oldest light in the universe. This information helps astronomers determine the age of the universe. Credit: ESA and the Planck Collaboration.          Do you know how old is the universe? Some people may know a little about how old is the universe and some might not. Those little people who know might have some doubts. This information was used by astronomers to determine the age of the universe i.e. how old is the universe? Age may only be a number, but when it comes to the age of the universe, it's a pretty important one.           As per research, the universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. We know age is just a number but when we talk about the age of the universe, it becomes hard to guess. As per the research  till now, the universe is 13.8 billion years old in approximate. But how come the scientists are a