UM-Bot Posted May 26, 2003 #1 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Astronomers peering deep into the Milky Way have accidentally discovered what appears to be the third-closest star system to Earth. And more unnoticed stellar neighbours may be forthcoming. The new star, catchily named SO25300.5+165258, is only 7.8 light years away - a mere stone's throw in our 100,000 light-year-wide galaxy - but is so faint it hasn't been previously seen. View: Full Article | Source: smh.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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