Alpha Centauri

Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to Earth, located about 4.37 light-years away. It consists of three stars: Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B, which are similar to our Sun, and Proxima Centauri, a smaller star that is the closest of the three. Proxima Centauri also has at least one planet in its habitable zone, raising interest in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The Alpha Centauri system has long intrigued scientists as a potential destination for future space exploration due to its proximity and the potential for studying other planetary environments.