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Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus, Rigil Kent, or Toliman) is a binary star system
- Alpha Centauri A is a G2 star or yellow dwarf - very similar to our own Sun
- Alpha Centauri B is a K1 star or orange dwarf.
and possibly a triple star system.
- Alpha Centauri C (Proxima Centauri) is a M5 star or red dwarf
Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus) is the brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus.
Although it appears to us as a single object, Alpha Centauri is actually a binary star system.
- Alpha Centauri A has a spectral type of G2V - so it is a yellow dwarf.
- Alpha Centauri B has a spectral type of G2V - so it is an orange dwarf.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf you were talking about alpha centauri, then "alpha" is a Type-A main sequence dwarf star. It is also the brightest stay that lies in the southern part of the Centaurus constellation. To the naked eye, it appears as one star, but is actually two binary stars, known as a cen A, and a cen B. Alpha Centauri A (a cen A) is brighter by far and has tons more mass. Therefore, they are combined and called Alpha Centauri AB.
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∙ 14y ago"An alpha centauri" is wrong, it is a proper name, so there are not several "alpha centauris".
The most notable feature of Alpha Centauri is that it is the star system nearest to us, after our own Sun (and Solar System).
"An alpha centauri" is wrong, it is a proper name, so there are not several "alpha centauris".
The most notable feature of Alpha Centauri is that it is the star system nearest to us, after our own Sun (and Solar System).
"An alpha centauri" is wrong, it is a proper name, so there are not several "alpha centauris".
The most notable feature of Alpha Centauri is that it is the star system nearest to us, after our own Sun (and Solar System).
"An alpha centauri" is wrong, it is a proper name, so there are not several "alpha centauris".
The most notable feature of Alpha Centauri is that it is the star system nearest to us, after our own Sun (and Solar System).
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∙ 14y agoAlpha Centauri A (also known as Rigil Kentaurus, Rigil Kent, or Toliman) is a yellow dwarf star in the southern constellation of Centaurus.
It has a spectral class of G2V - the same as our Sun
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∙ 14y agoAlpha Centauri is a triple star system
- Alpha Centauri A is on the main sequence.
- Alpha Centauri B is on the main sequence
- Proxima Centauri is either a small main sequence star or has recently come out of the main sequence.
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∙ 14y ago"An alpha centauri" is wrong, it is a proper name, so there are not several "alpha centauris".
The most notable feature of Alpha Centauri is that it is the star system nearest to us, after our own Sun (and Solar System).
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∙ 13y agoTriple star in the constellation Centaurus.
Alpha Centauri can be seen from Earth's surface only from points south of about 40° N.
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How do you get to alpha centari?
You can get to Alpha Centari by taking a space ship about 4.2 light years from this solar system. Unfortunately, there are no ships that are able to make this trip from Earth at this time.
What type of star is Alpha Velorum?
There is no longer any star called Alpha Velorum. It was split off into the constellation Carina and thus Vela does not have an alpha star.
What type of star is Alpha Ara?
Alpha Arae (Tchou or Choo) is the second brightest star in the constellation AraIt is a variable Be star [See related link] and has a spectral class of B3V
What is the difference between Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B?
Alpha Centauri is a binary star system, commonly known as Alpha Centauri ABAlpha Centauri A is about the same size and age as our Sun with a spectral type of G2VAlpha Centauri B is about 14% smaller that our Sun and a lot cooler having a spectral type of K1VThere is a third star, not surprisingly called Alpha Centauri C or Proxima Centauri which is the closest star to Earth.See related link for more information.
What is the brightest star in indus constellation?
The brightest star is The Persian (alpha alpha), with magnitude 3.11
Compare Alpha Centari to the sun?
Alpha Centari is the nearest star to the Solar System's Sun. Alpha Centari is thought to be in the order of at least 4 to 7 billion years old. The Sun's age is estimated to be at the low end 4.6, and thus likely to be much younger. Another difference is that Alpha Centari is really a binary star system, while the Sun is the only star in the Solar System.
What part of life is the star alpha centari in?
"Alpha Centauri", or "Toliman", is not a single star - it's a system of three stars.
Do the sun orbit a star named alpha centari?
No. The sun orbits the center of the galaxy, not any star. Alpha Centauri just happens to be the nearest star system to our own.
What is the closet star from the sun?
Alpha Centari is the nearest star to Sol. It is about 4 light years or 24 trillion miles away.
How do you get to alpha centari?
You can get to Alpha Centari by taking a space ship about 4.2 light years from this solar system. Unfortunately, there are no ships that are able to make this trip from Earth at this time.
The light travels from Alpha Centauri to Earth in?
The distance has been generally presented in Light-years, which is the distance light travels in one-year. The distance to Alpha Centari is 4.7 light-years (alpha Centari is 4.3 light-years distance).
How far is alpha centari b?
Alpha Centauri AB is a binary star system. It is 4.37 light years away from our Sun. Both Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B are in close orbit around each other, so the same distance is valid for both.
Which two stars have the most similar luminosity and surface temperature?
alpha centari and the sun
How long will it take to get to alpha centari going 25000 miles per minute?
1,891 years
Where is the embassy?
The alpha centari B structure is located at 1975 bodysnatcher ave. They have alot of technology
What type of star is alpha herculis?
red star
What type of star is alpha pavonis?
Alpha Pavonis (Alpha Pav) is a class "B" blue-white binary star.
