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Alpha Centauri, the star system closest to our sun

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Our sun’s closest neighbors, including Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri. Image via NASA PhotoJournal.
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Alpha Centauri is often said to be the closest star to our sun. It’s true that when you look at this star – the 3rd-brightest star in our night sky – you can think of it as the closest star.
But, really, it’s the closest star

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