Visibility curves of Alpha Centauri A and B (VLTI+VINCI)

Visibility curves of the two stars Alpha Centauri A and B (with a "calibration" star, Theta Centauri) from which the angular diameters, i.e. the angle subtended by their disks, can be deduced. The data from observations at different baselines, with the corresponding uncertainties, are indicated by red points.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0307d
Type:Chart
Release date:15 March 2003
Related releases:eso0307
Size:1025 x 716 px

About the Object

Name:Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B
Type:Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Triple
Distance:4 light years
Category:Stars

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