Alpha Centauri

== English == === Alternative forms === α-Centauri === Etymology === From α (“brightest”) +‎ Centauri (“of the constellation Centaurus”). === Proper noun === Alpha Centauri (astronomy) The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component. ==== Synonyms ==== Rigil Kent Toliman ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Alpha Centauri A Alpha Centauri B Alpha Centauri C