Alpha Centauri is a star of the southern sky, and is not visible to observers at a latitude greater than about 25° north (roughly the latitude of Flor…
Members: 12
Latest Activity: 1 day ago


Alpha Centauri The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008
Alpha Centauri , brightest star in the constellation Centaurus and 3d-brightest star in the sky; also known as Rigil Kent or Rigil Kentaurus; 1992 position R.A. 14 h 39.1 m , Dec. -60°49′. It is a yellow main-sequence star of the same spectral class (G2 V) as the sun and of about the same size and mass; its apparent magnitude is -0.26. Actually, Alpha Centauri is a triple-star system, the components being designated A, B, and C. Alpha Centauri C is also called Proxima Centauri because it is the closest star to the earth (other than the sun), at a distance of 4.28 light-years, components A and B are currently 4.34 light-years away. Proxima Centauri orbits about the common center of mass of the system with a period of more than 250,000 years, so that in about 125,000 years it will be more distant than A and B.
The star system Alpha Centaury is said to resonate with violet light and is home
to a very advanced civilisation. Alpha Centaurians seek to improve humanity`s understanding of science and scientific theory.
Add a Comment
3 Comments




© 2009 Created by Ben-Arion | In partnership with the Galactic Federation of Light and Ashtar Command.

You need to be a member of Alpha Centauri Star Club to add comments!