How close is 18 Scorpii, the other solar twin?

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18 Scorpii is identified as a solar twin and is significantly closer than HD 98618, which is 126 light years away. The exact distance to 18 Scorpii is not specified in the original article, prompting inquiries about its proximity. A user provided a link indicating that 18 Scorpii is much nearer, suggesting potential for future exploration of habitable planets. The discussion highlights interest in the feasibility of communication and exploration with solar twins. Understanding the distances of these stars is crucial for astrobiology and future space missions.
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http://www.nature.com/news/2006/060320/full/060320-11.html

I see from the above link that we have found a new solar twin, HD 98618. It is 126 light years away. Too far away for meaningful communication (unless we are willing to wait 250 years for an answer), but close enough that we could one day at least detect habitable planets.

The article mentioned another one, 18 Scorpii, but it does not say how far away it is.

Does anyone know?

TIA

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sderamus said:
http://www.nature.com/news/2006/060320/full/060320-11.html

I see from the above link that we have found a new solar twin, HD 98618. It is 126 light years away. Too far away for meaningful communication (unless we are willing to wait 250 years for an answer), but close enough that we could one day at least detect habitable planets.

The article mentioned another one, 18 Scorpii, but it does not say how far away it is.

Does anyone know?

TIA

Sterling
18 Scorpii is closer, a lot closer: http://www.solstation.com/stars2/18sco.htm
 

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