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List of nearest stars

        Our Milky Way galaxy contains billions of stars, ranging from massive, bright stars to small, faint stellar remnants. Some stars exist on their own, while many are part of binary or multiple star systems. This page presents a list of the nearest stars to the Solar System, helping to map our local stellar neighborhood and understand the diversity of stars closest to us.

The list can be filtered by stellar category, allowing you to explore specific types of stars such as red dwarfs, Sun-like stars, white dwarfs, or brown dwarfs. This flexible view makes it easier to compare different stellar populations and focus on objects of interest. While the main emphasis is on nearby stars, the catalog also extends beyond the immediate neighborhood, offering a broader perspective on stellar types within our galaxy.
    
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LP 732-94
M8.5V - 46.8 ly

Gliese 611
HIP 78775, GL 611, GJ 611, TYC-3061-1027-1, BD+39 2947, LHS 3152, CD +39 2947, SAO 65065, HD 144579
G8V - 46.8 ly

2MASS J1448+1031
2MASS J14482563+1031590
L5.5 - 46.8 ly

LP 229-30
M7.5Ve - 46.8 ly

Eta Cephei
eta Cep, 3 Cephei, BD+61 2050, FK5 783, HD 198149, HIP 102422, HR 7957, SAO 19019
K0IV 1.6 M☉ 46.9 ly

Ross 93
M3.5Ve - 46.9 ly

CPD-58 7400
M1V - 46.9 ly

HD 23453
G 38-14, MCC 104, USNO-B1.0 1162-00044908, ASCC 657473, G 6-34, NLTT 11781, VVO 95, BD+25 613, PLX 808.00, Wolf 1278, Ci 20 259, HIC 17609, PLX 808 , [GKL99] 100, Cl* Melotte 25 EGG 24, HIP 17609, 1RXS J034619.5+261251, [RHG95] 677, DO 10086, LSPM J0346+2612, TYC 1804-2036-1, GCRV 54370, LTT 11252, UBV M 9680, GEN# +1.00023453, 2MASS J03462011+2612560, UCAC2 40974007
M1V - 46.9 ly

2MASS J0505+4648
2MASS J05053461+4648017, LSPM J0505+4648
- 46.9 ly

G 32-35
M5V - 46.9 ly

G 252-25
M5V - 47 ly

VVV J1411-5920
VVV J141159.32-592045.7
- 47 ly

WISE 0223-2932
EQ J0223-2932
T7.5 - 47 ly

WISE 0500-1223
EQ J0500-1223
T8 - 47 ly

WISE 1812+2721
T8.5: - 47 ly

CD-38 1058
M3 - 47 ly

CWISEP J1935-1546
CWISEP J193518.59-154620.3
Y1 0.02 M☉ 47.1 ly

Wolf 1373
M3V - 47.1 ly

26 Draconis
26 Dra, BD+61 1678, WDS J17350+6153, CCDM J17351+6152, 26 Dra, HD 160269, HIP 86036, HR 6573, LHS 3305, LTT 15223, SAO 1754
F9V+K3V 1.3 M☉ 47.1 ly

Pi1 Ursae Majoris
Pi1 UMa, π¹ Ursae Majoris, π¹ UMa, 3 Ursae Majoris, BD +65°643, GC 11817, HD 72905, HIP 42438, HIC 42438, HR 3391, PPM 16705, SAO 14609, * pi.01 UMa
G0.5V 0.9 M☉ 47.1 ly
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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.
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