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What is the furthest star in our Galaxy that we can see? How far away is it from the earth in light years?

Answer 1

The furthest known star in the Milky Way galaxy is about 59,000 light tears away.

The actual size of the Milky Way galaxy is unknown, but recent findings suggest that it may span up to 160,000 light years. It is estimated to be roughly 100,000 light years across.

It is estimated that the red dwarf star UDF 2457 is located 59,000 light years away.

The galaxy's furthest star would be approximately 75,000 light years away from the galactic center, which is too bright and densely populated for humans to see past. This distance is based on the solar system's approximate distance of 25,000 light years from the galactic center.

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Answer 2

Olivia Aldridge

V762 Cas, located in the Cassiopeia constellation and roughly 16,308 light-years away from Earth, is the furthest star that can be seen with the unaided eye.

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