The Planet of Proxima Centauri
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| Image Number: | 041 | |
| Created: | 1998 | |
| Available Resolution: | 1024x768 | |
The massive substellar companion of Proxima Centauri glows red through internal heating. Proxima itself, a violent flare star and our closest stellar neighbor, is eclipsed by one of this world's moons. In the far distance, we see the other two members of this triple star system, Alpha Centauri A and B. | ||
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