The Star Alpha Proxima Centauri, the Nearest Star Beyond the Sun

question 204

Multiple Choice

The star alpha Proxima Centauri, the nearest star beyond the Sun, is 22 km closer to the Sun every second. This motion of alpha Proxima Centauri toward the Sun is an example of

• A) radial velocity.
• B) precession.
• C) elongation.
• D) proper motion.

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