Alpha Centauri (Star)
Alpha Centauri A | |
Spectral | G2 V |
Type | Main Sequence |
Multiple | binary |
Luminosity | 1.519 LSol |
Lum Rank | 21st |
Absolute magnitude | +4.38 |
Mag Terra | 3rd |
Temperature | 5,790K° K |
Mass | 1.100 MSol |
Companion | K1 V |
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 class M5 Ve companion, Alpha Centauri C or "Proxima Centauri."
The orbit around Alpha Centauri A is home to Prometheus, an early Terran colony.
The entire Alpha Centauri system is rich in metal deposits.
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