Our Stellar Neighborhood (IMAGE)

W. M. Keck Observatory

Our Stellar Neighborhood

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Graphic representation of the relative distances to the nearest stars from the sun. Barnard's star is the second closest star system, and the nearest single star to us.

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IEEC/SCIENCE-WAVE, GUILLEM RAMISA

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