do not follow here
Stellar Catalog more icon
Nearby stars catalogue
more icon
Filter stellar categories
Recommended categories

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.
    
Advertisement
<< <
Stars 1141-1160
>
Star name Mass Distance

LHS 1140
G 268-38, G 270-58, GJ 3053, Gliese 3053, 2MASS J00445930-1516166, NLTT 2465, TIC 92226327, TOI-256, WISEA J004459.56-151623.9, WT 1138
M4.5V 0.18 M☉ 48.8 ly

Alpha Corvi
Alchiba, Al Minliar al Ghurab, Al Chiba, 1 Crv, CD −24° 10174, GCTP 2796.00, GJ 455.3, Gliese 455.3, HD 105452, HIC 59199, HIP 59199, HR 4623, SAO 180505, * alf Crv
F1V 1.4 M☉ 48.8 ly

LP 48-305
M4.5V - 48.9 ly

FT Piscium
GJ 3060, Gliese 3060, LTT 10301, LP 350-20, NLTT 2805, TYC 1739-587-1
M3Vkee - 48.9 ly

G 251-58
M5V - 48.9 ly

L 356-105
M3.5 - 48.9 ly

G 170-62
M4V - 49 ly

CE 303
M7e - 49 ly

LSPM J1048+0111
L1 - 49 ly

UCAC3 85-1637
- 49 ly

BD+40 883
GJ 815, Gliese 815, Furuhjelm I-54, G 212-13, G 210-48, HIP 103655, LFT 1591, LHS 3609, LTT 16143, 2MASS J21000529+4004136, V1396 Cygni, WISEA J210005.95+400409.9
M2.0V - 49 ly

G 15-2
M3.0Ve - 49 ly

L 404-10
M3 - 49 ly

LP 779-10
M3.5 - 49 ly

Alpha Cephei
Alderamin, α Cep, alf Cep, 5 Cep, AG+62° 1226, BD+61°2111, FK5 803, Gliese 826, GJ 826, HD 203280, HIP 105199, HR 8162, SAO 19302, CCDM J21186+6236A, 2MASS J21183475+6235081
A8Vn 2 M☉ 49 ly

2MASS J0742+2055
2MASS J07420130+2055198
T5 - 49 ly

CD-49 2340
K8Vk: - 49.1 ly

LP 549-6
M4.5V - 49.1 ly

2MASS J1921-2915
2MASS J19212977-2915507
- 49.1 ly

SIPS J0004-2058
- 49.1 ly
<< <
Stars 1141-1160
>
Load all stars
in the catalogue

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.
Advertisement

exoplanet iconStellarGuide: Stars

line
Stars
Stars are enormous spheres of hot gas that shine by generating energy through nuclear fusion in their cores. Most stars are made primarily of hydrogen and helium. In the center of a star, intense pressure and temperature cause hydrogen atoms to fuse into helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy as light and heat.
More about Stars tag icon

Stellar Evolution

Stars are born and die in various ways depending on their mass, composition, and other factors. The most common life cycle for stars like our Sun involves several key stages.
Stellar evolution visualisation

Advertisement