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Which star, other than the Sun, is closest to Earth?

on Aug 8, 2024

Published in Science Trivia

Alpha Centauri C
Sirius
Centauri B
Betelgeuse

Alpha Centauri C. Proxima Centauri (Alpha Centauri C), the star closest to Earth, is one of the three stars that make up the Alpha Centauri system.

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