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We all know that the Sun is a star—the one closest to us of all the stars.
But some are closer to us.
This star is believed to be called Proxima Centauri.
Proxima means “nearest” in Latin.
And indeed, it is the nearest sun to us after our own Sun.
This is what it looks like (a telescope image):
It is only slightly larger than our Jupiter.
By the way, some time ago I told you that Jupiter closely resembles a miniature Solar System. Its moons are comparable in size to our Earth. And Jupiter itself is a gas giant that could become a star...
Proxima Centauri is a pulsating star. Sometimes it begins to shine more brightly, and sometimes less brightly.
Proxima is currently moving toward Earth at a speed of 22.2 km/s. In 26,700 years, it will approach Earth to within 3.11 light-years. Just imagine: the star closest to us after the Sun is also racing toward us!
To get even closer—how sweet of it.
Scientists and science-fiction writers consider the possibility of traveling to Proxima Centauri—for example, using the means of space travel currently available to the people of Earth.
For this to happen, the ship’s crew would have to go through many generations before some future generation could reach the planets of this star.
Alternatively, they could use some technology to place people into a state of deep sleep for several thousand years.
Alpha Centauri is in second place.
We also have some interesting space-related topics at Mahapurna School.
For example: Space Yantras
But some are closer to us.
This star is believed to be called Proxima Centauri.
Proxima means “nearest” in Latin.
And indeed, it is the nearest sun to us after our own Sun.
This is what it looks like (a telescope image):
It is only slightly larger than our Jupiter.
By the way, some time ago I told you that Jupiter closely resembles a miniature Solar System. Its moons are comparable in size to our Earth. And Jupiter itself is a gas giant that could become a star...
Proxima Centauri is a pulsating star. Sometimes it begins to shine more brightly, and sometimes less brightly.
Proxima is currently moving toward Earth at a speed of 22.2 km/s. In 26,700 years, it will approach Earth to within 3.11 light-years. Just imagine: the star closest to us after the Sun is also racing toward us!
To get even closer—how sweet of it.
Scientists and science-fiction writers consider the possibility of traveling to Proxima Centauri—for example, using the means of space travel currently available to the people of Earth.
For this to happen, the ship’s crew would have to go through many generations before some future generation could reach the planets of this star.
Alternatively, they could use some technology to place people into a state of deep sleep for several thousand years.
Alpha Centauri is in second place.
We also have some interesting space-related topics at Mahapurna School.
For example: Space Yantras