alpha centauri a

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Synonyms: alpha centauri b, alpha centauri

Antonyms: alpha centauri b, alpha centauri

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|star}} The brightest star in the southern constellation of [[Centaurus]]. Alpha Centauri is actually a [[binary]] star with [[Alpha Centauri C]] or [[Proxima Centauri]] as a third component. Alpha Centauri A is the brightest star of the system and is somewhat brighter than our [[sun]]. [[Alpha Centauri B]] is somewhat fainter than Alpha Centauri A but much brighter than Proxima Centauri.

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