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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

G 50-6
M5.08 - 48.2 ly

LP 278-42
M5V - 48.2 ly

G 192-22
M3.5Ve - 48.2 ly

Psi Serpentis
ψ Ser, 23 Ser, BD+02° 2989, FK5 3248, GJ 9527, Gliese 9527, HD 140538, HIP 77052, HR 5853, SAO 121152
G2.5V 0.99 M☉ 48.2 ly

Ross 708
M3.5Ve - 48.3 ly

Ross 136
M4V - 48.3 ly

Gaia EDR3 2312821266302222720
DC - 48.3 ly

L 125-51
M3 - 48.3 ly

LP 726-1
DZ10 - 48.3 ly

Gliese 833
HD 205390, HIP 106696, SAO 247109, GJ 833
K1V 0.77 M☉ 48.3 ly

UCAC4 563-099325
- 48.3 ly

HD 144628
GJ 613.0, Gliese 613.0, LTT 6436, LF 15 -56 39, HIC 79190, HIP 79190, 2MASS J16094280-5626430, NLTT 42064, TIC 206828302, TYC 8718-1921-1, WISEA J160942.57-562639.5
K2V - 48.4 ly

Gliese 794
HD 340611, GJ 794, WD 2032+248, LHS 3562, Wolf 1346, G 186-31
DA2.4 0.64 M☉ 48.4 ly

WG 22
Gliese 2095, GJ 2095, LAWD 41, LFT 931, LHS 2594, L 327-186, LTT 4816, 2MASS J12384981-4948001, NLTT 31372, TIC 160522890, V886 Cen, WD 1236-49, WISEA J123849.17-494800.9
DA4.2 - 48.4 ly

HD 218511
HIP 114361, Gliese 1279, GJ 1279, TYC-9338-287-1
K6V - 48.4 ly

L 358-24
- 48.4 ly

AB Doradus
AB Dor, CD−65° 332, HD 36705, HIC 25647, HIP 25647
K0V 0.86 M☉ 48.4 ly

2MASS J1331-0116
2MASS J13314894-0116500
L6V - 48.5 ly

CM Draconis
V* CM Dra, Gliese 630.1, GJ 630.1, LP 101-15, NLTT 43148, WDS J16345+5709A, CCDM J16343+5710A, TIC 199574208, 2MASS 16342040+5709439
M4.5V 0.23 M☉ 48.5 ly

Gliese 841
CD-51 13128, LDS 765, GJ 841, CD-51 13128
M2Ve - 48.5 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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