Falling Asleep with the Universe

Alpha Centauri: The 70,000-Year Journey to Our Closest Cosmic Neighbor


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Have you ever looked at the stars and wondered: If we left Earth today, how long would it take to reach the nearest one?

Tonight, we’re embarking on a slow-motion voyage to Alpha Centauri. It’s our closest neighbor in the galaxy, yet it sits across a silent ocean of space so vast it would take a human lifetime many times over just to cross it.

No physics degree required—just a pillow, a quiet room, and a sense of wonder. Let the gravity of the cosmos pull you into a deep, peaceful sleep.

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