astronomy question

mostsmooth · #1 04-15-2005, 10:05 AM

anybody know the name of the star closest to earth?

Duke · #2 04-15-2005, 10:06 AM

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anybody know the name of the star closest to earth?

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Sol

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El Barto · #3 04-15-2005, 10:07 AM

Duke is right, the sun is the closest star.

Alpha Centauri is the next closest.

mostsmooth · #4 04-15-2005, 10:10 AM

the sun isnt a star

swede123 · #5 04-15-2005, 10:11 AM

Actually, Proxima Centari is the closest, at about 4.21 light years from Earth. Alpha Centari and Rigil Kentaurus Alpha are both 4.3 light years away.

Swede

Duke · #6 04-15-2005, 10:12 AM

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Duke is right, the sun is the closest star.

I think Alpha Centauri is the next closest. Off the top of my head.

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This is assuming that we're not supposed to find the first cremated "star" (movie/rock star) who had their ashes scattered around.

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swede123 · #7 04-15-2005, 10:13 AM

Why, yes it is =) Our sun is a yellow dwarf, a G class star as far as stars go.

Swede

Stock Whiz · #8 04-15-2005, 10:13 AM

The sun is a star and it is the closest. 100% sure.

Duke · #9 04-15-2005, 10:13 AM

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the sun isnt a star

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This ought to be good.

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mostsmooth · #10 04-15-2005, 10:14 AM

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Actually, Proxima Centari is the closest, at about 4.21 light years from Earth. Alpha Centari and Rigil Kentaurus Alpha are both 4.3 light years away.

Swede

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did you get that from here?
its good to see the teacher give the wrong answer