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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

LSPM J1341+0500
DC - 47.9 ly

LP 593-68
M8.0V - 47.9 ly

L 565-62
M2V(e) - 47.9 ly

BD+40 45
K7 - 47.9 ly

Ross 627
DA6.8 - 47.9 ly

Wolf 1421
M1.5Ve - 47.9 ly

HD 10307
BD+41°328, GJ 67, Gliese 67, HD 10307, HIC 7918, HIP 7918, HR 483, SAO 37434, LHS 1284, YPC 350
G1V 1 M☉ 47.9 ly

LP 768-113
dM4.0 - 48 ly

Iota Ursae Majoris
iot UMa, iot UMa A, Talitha, Talitha Borealis, Alphikra Borealis, ι Ursae Majoris, ι UMa, Iota UMa, 9 Ursae Majoris, BD+48 1707, FK5 335, Gliese 331, GJ 331, HD 76644, HIP 44127, HR 3569, SAO 42630, WDS J08592+4803A,BC
F0IV-V 1.7 M☉ 48 ly

2MASSW J1036-3441
2MASSW J1036530-344138
L6 - 48 ly

Gaia EDR3 4114677389434590720
- 48 ly

HD 19305
M0V - 48 ly

G 95-30
M5V - 48 ly

LP 315-42
DQ - 48 ly

Nu2 Lupi
ν2 Lup, CD−47° 9919, Gaia DR2 5902750168276592256, GJ 582, HD 136352, HIP 75181, HR 5699, SAO 225697
G3/5V 0.86 M☉ 48.1 ly

HD 142709
LTT 6359, GJ 604, Gliese 604, HIC 78170, HIP 78170, 2MASS J15574075-4237271, NLTT 41579, TIC 255263370, TYC 7846-245-1, WISEA J155740.51-423729.2
K4V - 48.1 ly

Gliese 259
GJ 259, HD 52698
K1V - 48.1 ly

LP 191-43
M5.5V - 48.1 ly

BD+33 529
K4 - 48.2 ly

LP 326-21
M8e - 48.2 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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