Changing Radial Velocity of Proxima Centauri

Changing Radial Velocity of Proxima Centauri
The plot shows a pattern of changing radial velocities that repeat with a period of 11.2 days. Proxima Centauri appears to move towards the Earth at about 3.1 mph (walking speed), then away from Earth at the same speed.
Author:
Scott MacNeill
Entry Date:
Aug 26, 2016
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Scott MacNeill's Columns
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