Rigil Kent

Alpha Centauri is the nearest star system to the Sun, located at a distance of only 4.37 light years or 1.34 parsecs from Earth. Alpha Centauri is the brightest star in Centaurus constellation and the third brightest star in sky. It is only slightly brighter than Arcturus in Boötes constellation and Vega in Lyra. The … [Read more…]