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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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Star name Mass Distance

LP 119-26
NLTT 14748, 2MASS J05165345+5640195, TIC 87378424
- 47.3 ly

HD 216133
TYC 5241-1613-1, USNO-A2 0825-19790246, HIP 112774, EPIC 206371692, GL 875, Gliese 875, BD-07 5871
M0.5V - 47.3 ly

GAT 1383
M5.5V - 47.3 ly

BD+30 2512
Gl 546, Gliese 546, 2MASS J14215724+2937468, SAO 83309, HIP 70218, TYC 2014-591-1, GC 19374, AG+29 1406
K6V - 47.4 ly

PM J02024+1034
- 47.4 ly

Gliese 898
HD 221503, HIP 116215, SAO 165756, BD-17° 6769, SAO165756, YPC 5695.00, Vys 864A, GJ 898
K6V - 47.5 ly

PM J08446-4805
- 47.5 ly

SIPS J0527-5129
- 47.5 ly

Wolf 414
M4V - 47.5 ly

HIP 79431
Sharjah, LP 804-27, NLTT 42226, HIC 79431, 2MASS J16124178-1852317, NLTT 42226, TIC 49324530, TYC 6209-1322-1, DENIS J161241.7-185232
M3V C 0.49 M☉ 47.5 ly

HD 120036
HIP 67308, GJ 1177, Gliese 1177, TYC-7270-974-2
K6V - 47.5 ly

2MASS J16150413+1340079
SDSS J161504.26+134005.6, SIMP J1615041+134007, TIC 105772357, WISE J161504.36+134004.2
T6 - 47.5 ly

111 Tauri
111 Tau, Gl 202, Gliese 202, HR 1780, BD+17° 920, HD 35296, LTT 11642, SAO 94526, HIC 25278, HIP 25278
F8V 1.1 M☉ 47.6 ly

UCAC4 638-030976
- 47.6 ly

G 7-34
M5V - 47.6 ly

72 Herculis
w Her, 72 Her, NSV 8553, BD+32°2896, FK5 1456, Gliese 672, GJ 672, HD 157214, HIP 84862, HR 6458, SAO 65963, LHS 441, LTT 15148, W Herculis
G0V 1.2 M☉ 47.6 ly

L 154-205
- 47.6 ly

Gliese 269
HD 57095, HIP 35296, LHS 1911, GJ 269
K1 V 0.83 M☉ 47.6 ly

2MASS J1043+1213
2MASS J10433508+1213149
L9 - 47.6 ly

G 154-52
M2 - 47.6 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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