Proxima Centauri - The Most Interesting Star in the Universe
Located 4.2 light years from Earth, Proxima Centauri is a G-type main-sequence star with a mass of approximately 1.5 times that of our Sun.
Learn more about its planetary system | See how it formed and changed over time
Fun Facts about Proxima Centauri:
- It's the closest star to Earth, but still really far away.
- Its planetary system is home to at least 3 planets, all of which are thought to be uninhabited.
- Proxima Centauri is a binary star system, but one of the stars is a white dwarf, making it an oddity in the universe.