Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 23, 2003

Alpha Centauri: The Closest Star System

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 23, 2003 is “Alpha Centauri: The Closest Star System,” an image. It is credited to Credit: 1-Meter Schmidt Telescope , ESO. The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“The closest star system to the Sun is the Alpha Centauri system . Of the three stars in the system, the dimmest — called Proxima Centauri — is actually the nearest star .”

— APOD editors, March 23, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 23, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: 1-Meter Schmidt Telescope , ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 23, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-23-alpha-centauri-the-closest-star-system

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