Alpha Centauri a Star System In The Southern Constellation of Centaurus
Alpha Centauri, triple star system, the faintest component of which, Proxima Centauri, is the closest star to the Sun, about 4.2 light-years distant. The two brighter components, called A and B, about 0.2 light-year farther from the Sun, revolve around each other with a period of about 80 years, while Proxima circles them with a period of 550,000 years.
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Alpha Centauri a Star System In The Southern Constellation of Centaurus
Alpha Centauri, triple star system, the faintest component of which, Proxima Centauri, is the closest star to the Sun, about 4.2 light-years distant. The two brighter components, called A and B, about 0.2 light-year farther from the Sun, revolve around each other with a period of about 80 years, while Proxima circles them with a period of 550,000 years.
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Alpha Centauri a Star System In The Southern Constellation of Centaurus

Alpha Centauri a Star System In The Southern Constellation of Centaurus

by Heady Delpak
Alpha Centauri a Star System In The Southern Constellation of Centaurus

Alpha Centauri a Star System In The Southern Constellation of Centaurus

by Heady Delpak

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Alpha Centauri, triple star system, the faintest component of which, Proxima Centauri, is the closest star to the Sun, about 4.2 light-years distant. The two brighter components, called A and B, about 0.2 light-year farther from the Sun, revolve around each other with a period of about 80 years, while Proxima circles them with a period of 550,000 years.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798260336632
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date: 10/22/2025
Pages: 164
Product dimensions: 8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Dr. Heady Delpak has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of London in the UK. He has more than 30 years teaching experiences at Universities. He has published many Books in different languages.
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