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Where is the closest binary star system?

Answer 1

Alpha Centauri A & B

A binary star system, Alpha Centauri A, which is slightly larger than the Sun and Alpha Centauri B, which is slightly smaller than the Sun, is part of our nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. The binary system is located approximately 4.37 light years away.

Alpha Centauri C, also known as Proxima Centauri, is the third star in the system and the nearest star outside of our solar system.

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Answer 2

Asher Cohen

Alpha Centauri AB, which is situated in the Centaurus constellation and is 4.37 light-years away, is the nearest binary star system to Earth.

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