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We haven't even been out of the solar system! There's a whole universe out there. However, the closest star is the sun.

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Q: What is the farthest star in light years?
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How many light years away is the farthest star from us in the milky way galaxy?

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How far does the light from the stars travel to earth?

This varies widely, between about four light-years for the nearest star (after the Sun, that is), to billions of light-years for stars in the farthest observable galaxies.


Is the Milky Way 5.8 light-years from the farthest galaxies?

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How long will you get to Pisces at a light speed?

Since Pisces is a constellation, each of the stars that make it up have different distances from us. The farthest star that makes up this constellation is, 101 Piscium, located 2296 light years away; the closest star is Van Maanen's star, which is 14 light years away.


Is sirius the farthest star from earth?

No. At a distance of only 8.6 light years, Sirius is one of the closest stars to Earth. On a cosmic scale, any star close enough to be visible to the naked eye is fairly close. The farthest stars in the known universe are in other galaxies, billions of light years away.


What is the farthest star from Earth?

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Which star is the closest distance to the Sun 27.3 light years 11.9 light years 70.2 light years 59.5 light years?

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