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  • Closest Stars to the Sun: A Guide to Proxima Centauri & Alpha Centauri
    The 3 nearest stars to our sun are:

    1. Proxima Centauri: A red dwarf star, it's actually part of a triple star system with Alpha Centauri A and B. It's the closest star to our sun at approximately 4.24 light-years away.

    2. Alpha Centauri A: A yellow dwarf star, it's very similar to our sun in size and temperature. It's about 4.37 light-years away.

    3. Alpha Centauri B: An orange dwarf star, it's slightly smaller and cooler than our sun. It's about 4.37 light-years away.

    Note that Alpha Centauri A and B form a binary system, meaning they orbit each other.

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