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	Mass	Distance
CD-42 11721 KSS 2, ALS 16044, HBC 655, Hen 3-1300, 2MASS J16590677-4242083, TIC 121137860, TYC 7876-1893-1, V921 Sco, Gaia DR2 5966221298030125056	B0IVe C	20 M☉	5558 ly
HD 168112	O4.5IV	-	6543 ly
Kepler 1625 Gaia DR2 2076280000851171328, KOI-5084, KIC 4760478, 2MASS J19414304+3953115		1 M☉	7171 ly

Nom de l étoile

Mass

Distance

KSS 2, ALS 16044, HBC 655, Hen 3-1300, 2MASS J16590677-4242083, TIC 121137860, TYC 7876-1893-1, V921 Sco, Gaia DR2 5966221298030125056

B0IVe C

20 M☉

5558 ly

HD 168112

O4.5IV

6543 ly

Kepler 1625

Gaia DR2 2076280000851171328, KOI-5084, KIC 4760478, 2MASS J19414304+3953115

1 M☉

7171 ly

Frequently Asked Questions about nearby stars

What is the nearest star?

Nearest star is Proxima Centauri, located approximately 4.24 light-years (1.30 parsecs) from the Sun. It is part of the Alpha Centauri star system, which also includes Alpha Centauri A and Alpha Centauri B.

What are the nearest stars to Earth?

Nearest stars to Earth include the Alpha Centauri system (Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, and Proxima Centauri), Barnard's Star, and Wolf 359. There are also brown dwarfs Luhman 16 and WISE 0855−0714.

What is the solar neighborhood?

Solar neighborhood (also Local Interstellar Cloud) is the region of interstellar space that surrounds the Sun with diameter about 15 light years. Stellar Catalog database includes all stars contained within this region.

How do astronomers measure distances to stars?

Astronomers use methods like parallax, standard candles, and redshift to measure distances to stars. Parallax is especially useful for nearby stars in our solar neighborhood, while other techniques help map the universe beyond.

Are there any exoplanets orbiting the nearest stars?

Yes, several exoplanets have been discovered orbiting the nearest stars. For example, Proxima Centauri has an exoplanet called Proxima Centauri b, which is located in the star's habitable zone and is the closest known exoplanet to Earth.

Why are the nearest stars important for astronomy and physics?

The nearest stars provide valuable laboratories for studying stellar evolution, space environments, and the fundamental physics of stars. Observing these stars helps astronomers understand the structure of our galaxy and the broader universe.

Étoiles

Les étoiles sont d’immenses sphères de gaz chaud qui brillent en produisant de l’énergie grâce à la fusion nucléaire dans leur noyau. La plupart des étoiles sont composées principalement d’hydrogène et d’hélium. Au centre d’une étoile, la pression et la température élevées provoquent la fusion des atomes d’hydrogène en hélium, libérant ainsi une énorme quantité d’énergie sous forme de lumière et de chaleur.

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