Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 4, 2005

Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2005 is “Proxima Centauri: The Closest Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin , UK Schmidt Telescope , DSS , AAO). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“What is the closest star to our Sun ? It is Proxima Centauri , the nearest member of the Alpha Centauri triple star system .”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 4, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Malin , UK Schmidt Telescope , DSS , AAO
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 4, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-december-4-proxima-centauri-the-closest-star

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