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To: BenLurkin

Eight and a half minutes at the speed of light, unless they don’t really mean the “nearest” star.


7 posted on 01/26/2016 2:29:26 PM PST by MortMan (I am offended by those who believe they have a right not to be offended.)
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To: MortMan

Maybe closer to 4 light years.


10 posted on 01/26/2016 2:33:08 PM PST by Jolla
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To: MortMan
Eight and a half minutes at the speed of light, unless they don't really mean the "nearest" star.

Is Proxima Centauri the nearest star? It's 4.24 light years away.

11 posted on 01/26/2016 2:33:21 PM PST by abishai
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To: MortMan

+1 Saved me the trouble of pointing that out.


48 posted on 01/26/2016 3:22:32 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (The Huckster for Prez!)
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