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Proxima Centauri (note spelling) and Alpha Centauri are stars in a trinary some 4.3 light years from earth (at the present time).
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How far away is the alpha proxima star?
There is no star called "Alpha Proxima". "Alpha" is part of the name of the "main" star (usually the brightest star) in each constellation.Perhaps you refer to Proxima Centauri. That's about 4.3 light-years away.
Does Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri revolve around each other?
No, Proxima Centauri and Alpha Centauri do not revolve around each other.
What is alpha proxima?
it is the second closest star to the earth
What galaxy is Alpha proxima in?
The Milky Way galaxy.
What stars begin with an letter A?
Alpha proxima centuri
What star system is Alpha Proxima from?
Alpha Proxima is a term used in the Star Trek universe as, apparently, an alternative name for Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to our Solar System. The term "Alpha Proxima" is not used outside literature. Astronomers refer to the two stars of the binary star system closest to our Solar System as Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri. (The link below to Wikipedia talks about the star system. The other link (Proxima Centauri) refers to references within Star Trek.) The Alpha Centauri System is a triple star system with Alpha Centauri AB being a double Star directly gravitationally bound to each other. Proxima Centauri is a much smaller star further away but it is assumed they are gravitationally associated with each other. Perhaps they are refering to this Star when using the term Alpha Proxima.
What are the 3 nearest stars to OUR sun?
Proxima Centauri Alpha Centauri A Alpha Centauri B
What does the double star Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B form with Proxima Centauri?
A star system
Is Alpha Proxima the same star as Proxima Centauri?
To my understanding, the Alpha Centauri system contains two binary stars (Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B) and a third star Alpha Centauri C or Proxima Centauri (which is the closest star to our sun)
What star is closest to the sun other than proxima centauri?
Alpha Centauri
Is alpha centauri a planet?
No. Alpha centaurii or Proxima centaurii (Proxima=Closest in Latin) is the closest star to earth except the sun, with an approx. distance of 4.28 lightyears (the distance that light can travel in 4.28 years). so alpha centaurii is a star not a planet. if it has planets orbiting around it is unknown.
Virgo is the nearest star system to ours?
Alpha Centauri is the nearest star system. Its a binary star system of Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B. If someone asks you what is the nearest star ? then the answer will be "proxima centauri" in my opinion. nearest star: proxima centauri nearest star system: Alpha centauri A and B. Some people believe that its a triple star system of Prixma, Alpha A and Alpha B. centauri.
