Alpha Centauri (Star)

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Alpha Centauri A
Spectral G2 V
Type Main Sequence
Multiple trinary
Luminosity 1.519 LSol LSol
Lum Rank 21st
Absolute magnitude +4.38
Mag Terra 3rd
Temperature 5,790K° K
Mass 1.100 MSol MSol
Companion Alpha Centauri B & Alpha Centauri C


Alpha Centauri B
Spectral K1 V
Type Main Sequence
Luminosity LSol LSol
Lum Rank 21st
Absolute magnitude
Mag Terra 3rd
Temperature K° K
Mass MSol MSol


Alpha Centauri C (Proxima Centauri)
Spectral M5 Ve
Type Main Sequence
Luminosity LSol LSol
Lum Rank st
Absolute magnitude
Mag Terra rd
Temperature K° K
Mass MSol MSol


Alpha Centauri (also called Rigil Kentaurus or Toliman) is a multiple star system consisting of a main binary system (Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B) as well as a third M5 Ve companion, Alpha Centauri C or "Proxima Centauri."

Description (Specifications)

The entire Alpha Centauri system is rich in metal deposits.

History & Background (Dossier)

The orbit around Alpha Centauri A is home to Prometheus, an early Terran colony.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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