Which is the nearest of the sun?a)Beta centauryb)Alpha centauryc)Gamma centauryd)Proxima centauryCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Which is the nearest of the sun?

a)
Beta centaury
b)
Alpha centaury
c)
Gamma centaury
d)
Proxima centaury

Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to the Sun. It is part of the Alpha Centauri star system, located about 4.24 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus. Proxima Centauri is a red dwarf star, much smaller and cooler than the Sun, making it faint and challenging to observe with the naked eye. Despite its proximity, Proxima Centauri is still quite distant on astronomical scales, but it holds significance for astronomers studying exoplanets and potential habitability in its vicinity.

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