Toliman (better known as Alpha Centauri B and also called Proksima Kentavra) is an orange dwarf star in the constellation Centaurus. It is the second nearest star to the sun and is part of the trinary star system Alpha Centauri. On its own, Toliman ranks at #21 of brightest stars in the night sky on average. Toliman and Rigil Kentaurus form the binary of Alpha Centauri AB. It was thought that Toliman hosted a planet, but the planet was disproven.
Astronomical data
Radius (in Solar Radii): 0.85 R☉
Diameter (in Kilometers): 1,195,867 km
Mass (in Solar Masses): 0.90 M☉
Distance (in Light Years): 4.34 ly
Spectral type: K1V (Orange)
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Thanks! I think that is a great idea! When i get Rigil Kentaurus done, i will start the planets of our solar system.