Tag: Proxima Centauri
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How Far Is That Star? Understanding Stellar Distances Under Dark Skies
Why We Measure Distances to Stars When you gaze up at a truly dark sky, the stars seem nearly within reach. Yet the distances separating us from those twinkling disks are vast beyond everyday intuition. Understanding how far a star is helps astronomers map our galaxy, gauge stellar lifespans, and test theories about the universe’s…
