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Alpha Centauri

Renee Felker. Alpha Centauri. Alpha Centauri Was often called Rigel Kentaurus. Rigel Kentaurus means “foot of the centaur” in Arabic. Its Name:. It’s the 3 rd brightest star in the sky. And a member of the triple star system. Famous for:. Apparent Visual Magnitude=-0.3

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Alpha Centauri

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  1. Renee Felker Alpha Centauri

  2. Alpha Centauri Was often called Rigel Kentaurus. Rigel Kentaurus means “foot of the centaur” in Arabic. Its Name:

  3. It’s the 3rd brightest star in the sky. And a member of the triple star system. Famous for:

  4. Apparent Visual Magnitude=-0.3 Absolute Visible Magnitude Mv.=4.4 Its Magnitude:

  5. Never viewed from northern latitudes(around 40 degrees) Traveling south below the earths surface, across the equator you will see it. Best time to view:

  6. This star is a part of the constellation Centaurus. Also the closest star system to the sun. Same type of star as the sun and believed to harbor life. Facts:

  7. Type= yellow- orange main sequence star. Size= About same size as the sun. 40% brighter than the sun. 4.3 light years away. About star:

  8. Pictures:

  9. Sites: • http://aether.lbl.gov/www/classes/p139/speed/Alpha-Centauri.html • http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=alpha+centauri+&FORM=BIFD • http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap960526.html • http://www.windows2universe.org/the_universe/AllStarTop.html

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