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Alpha Centauri


 

:This article is about the star system. For the computer game, see Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.

Apparent movement

In about 4000 years, the proper motion of Alpha Centauri will mean that from the point of view of Earth it will appear close enough to Beta Centauri to form an optical double star. Beta Centauri is in reality far more distant than Alpha Centauri.

Related Topics:
Proper motion - Beta Centauri - Double star

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