44 Closest Stars and How They Compare to Our Sun #Infographic

Published by Web Desk Saturday, May 23, 2020

Stars have captured the imagination and admiration of humanity since the dawn of our existence on Earth. We know that the closest star to Earth is the Sun, but what about the stellar bodies that exist beyond our solar system? This infographic takes a journey across time and space to examine the 44 closest stars and how they compare to the Sun. Fascinating data on the size, distance, luminosity, and constellations of these stars shed light on just how vast and formidable the universe is.

The closest star system is Alpha Centauri. To reach Alpha Centauri with current technology, it would take 165,000 years! In 2016, scientists announced the discovery of a rocky and temperate exoplanet orbiting the smallest star of the system, Proxima Centauri. The habitability of this planet, Proxima Centauri b, has not yet been established, but scientists speculate that the massive solar flares emitted by Proxima Centauri may make the planet incompatible with life. However, that is only life as we know it – it is possible that UV-resistant organisms have developed on Proxima Centauri b.


Infographic by: www.alansfactoryoutlet.com

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