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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

HD 4378
K5Ve - 51.3 ly

SIPS J1753-6559
L4 - 51.3 ly

Gliese 2123
CD-38 11343A, HDS 2396, GJ 2123, Gliese 2123, GAT 20B, CSV 2851, HIC 82926, HIP 82926, 2MASS J16564855-3905380, TIC 341660524, V* V914 Sco, V914 Scorpii
M3Ve - 51.3 ly

Ross 54
M3.5V - 51.3 ly

G 258-2
M3.5V - 51.3 ly

LP 566-4
- 51.4 ly

Sigma Boötis
* sig Boo, σ Boo, 28 Boötis, BD+30°2536, GC 19659, Gliese 557, GJ 557, HD 128167, HIP 71284, HR 5447, SAO 83416, CCDM 14347+2945
F4VkF2mF1 1.2 M☉ 51.4 ly

CD-43 11010
LHS 3235, PRB 6A, GJ 634, Gliese 634, LFT 1298, LPM 616, LTT 6665, 2MASS J16412829-4359109, NLTT 43319, TIC 233115563, UCAC4 231-114603, WISE J164127.91-435916.1, Gaia DR2 5943550124208359552
M3 - 51.4 ly

L 74-113
M2 - 51.4 ly

LP 224-38
LHS 3154, 2MASS J16063390+4054216, TIC 24108819, WISEA J160633.13+405423.7, LSPM J1606+4054
M6.5Ve 0.11 M☉ 51.4 ly

LSPM J0714+3702
M8 - 51.4 ly

V1386 Orionis
V1386 Ori, EPIC 207093821, HIP 28954, HD 41593, GL 227, Gliese 227, TYC-1313-1343-1, BD+15 1065
K0V - 51.4 ly

99 Herculis
b Her, 99 Her, BD+30°3128, GJ 704, HD 165908, HIP 88745, HR 6775, SAO 66648
F7VgF7mF5 0.94 M☉ 51.4 ly

CD-44 14334
- 51.5 ly

HD 203040
EPIC 250494778, HIP 105341, GL 826.1, Gliese 826.1, TYC-6368-1244-1, BD-20 6185
K6.5Vk - 51.5 ly

LP 440-38
M5V - 51.5 ly

G 138-64
M3.0Ve - 51.5 ly

HD 127339
LHS 374, GJ 553, Gliese 553, G 124-47, HIP 70956, L 909-74, 2MASS J14304779-0838465, TIC 23741668, TYC 5563-779-1, WISEA J143046.81-083849.4, Gaia DR2 6328672145023976960
K7V - 51.5 ly

V371 Orionis
V* V371 Ori, GJ 9183, Gliese 9183
M3.0V - 51.5 ly

LSR J0515+5911
LSPM J0515+5911, 2MASS J05153094+5911184, TIC 87302025, WISEA J051531.10+591106.9
M7.0V - 51.5 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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