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Alpha Centauri

Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Sun, located approximately 4.37 light-years away. It is a triple star system consisting of two sun-like stars, Alpha Centauri A and B, and a red dwarf, Proxima Centauri, which is the nearest individual star to Earth.

Source: earthsky.org

APODs including "Alpha Centauri"

Alpha Centauri: The Closest Star System

Alpha Centauri: The Closest Star System

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The Cone Nebula from Hubble

The Cone Nebula from Hubble

04/02/2024

Gems of a Maldivean Night

Gems of a Maldivean Night

28/03/2022

A Light and Dusty Night

A Light and Dusty Night

02/10/2021

Framed by Trees: A Window to the Galaxy

Framed by Trees: A Window to the Galaxy

19/07/2021

Rigil Kentaurus and Sandqvist 169

Rigil Kentaurus and Sandqvist 169

13/04/2019