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Proxima Centauri, the closest known star to the Sun, has an estimated mass of about 0.122 solar masses, or roughly 12.2% the mass of our Sun. This makes it a red dwarf star, significantly smaller and less massive than larger stars like our Sun. In terms of weight, it is approximately 2.4 x 10^29 kilograms.
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What constellation is alpha promixa in?
Alpha Centauri (binary system) and Proxima Centauri are in the southern constellation of Centaurus.They actually are a triple star system.
Is alpha centauri between the earth and Mars?
No. Alpha Centauri is much, much further away than Mars.
Is alpha centauri bigger than earth?
Yes, Alpha Centauri is significantly larger than Earth. Alpha Centauri is a star system that includes three stars: Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, and Proxima Centauri. The stars in this system are much larger and more massive than Earth, with Alpha Centauri A being similar to our Sun in size and mass. In contrast, Earth is a terrestrial planet, much smaller than any star.
When was proxima centauri discovered?
Proxima Centauri was discovered in 1915 by Scottish astronomer Robert Innes. It is a red dwarf star located in the Alpha Centauri star system, which is the closest known star system to our Solar System.
How much mass does Proxima Centauri have?
It's a red dwarf, so its lower limit is around 0.008 solar mass.
How far is promixa centauri from earth?
About 24.94 trillion miles.
What constellation is alpha promixa in?
Alpha Centauri (binary system) and Proxima Centauri are in the southern constellation of Centaurus.They actually are a triple star system.
How long would it take to get to promixa centauri going 17000 miles per hour?
it is estimated to be 2.5x1013 miles away. 2.5x1013/17000 is 1470588235.3 hours.
Suppose you viewed the promixa centouri which is 4.3 light-years from earth how old are you?
Impossible to determine. At least old enough to operate a good telescope, because Proxima Centauri isn't visible to the naked eye.
Is alpha centauri between the earth and Mars?
No. Alpha Centauri is much, much further away than Mars.
Is alpha centauri bigger than earth?
Yes, Alpha Centauri is significantly larger than Earth. Alpha Centauri is a star system that includes three stars: Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, and Proxima Centauri. The stars in this system are much larger and more massive than Earth, with Alpha Centauri A being similar to our Sun in size and mass. In contrast, Earth is a terrestrial planet, much smaller than any star.
Name the star nearest to earth except sun?
Proxima centauri.After the Sun (8 minutes away at light speed), the next closest star is Promixa Centuri, at 4 1/2 light years away
Alpha centauri is how much larger than sun?
Alpha Centauri is a binary, possibly triple, star system See related link for a pictorial.
Is Alpha-Centauri the closest star to the Sun?
Alpha Centauri is the second-closest, at 4.5 Light Years away. The closest star is Proxima Centauri, which is 4.2 light years distant. However, Alpha Centauri is a star very much like our Sun, while Proxima Centauri is a very dim dwarf star, hardly visible from Earth even though it is closest.
What are the 3 nearest stars to OUR sun?
Proxima Centauri Alpha Centauri A Alpha Centauri B
Does Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri revolve around each other?
No, Proxima Centauri and Alpha Centauri do not revolve around each other.
Which constellation has Proxima Centauri?
Proxima Centauri is in the constellation Centaurus.
