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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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WISE J0005+3737
WISE J000517.48+373720.5
 T9 0.02 M☉ 23.2 ly

Gliese 1286
LHS 546, G 157-77, GJ 1286, 2MASS J23351050-0223214, NLTT 57290, WISEA J233511.02-022329.7, Zkh 351
 M5Ve 0.12 M☉ 23.4 ly

WISEA J082507.37+280548.2
WISE J0825+2805
 Y0.5 0 M☉ 23.5 ly

Gliese 105
HR 753, HD 16160, LHS 15, LHS 16, LTT 10858, SAO 110636, FK5 1073, G 73-70, G 76-11, LFT 217, HIP 12114, 268 G. Ceti
 K3V 0.74 M☉ 23.6 ly

2MASS 0835-0819
2MASS J08354256-0819237, 2MUCD 10742, WISEA J083542.14-081920.1
 L5 0.06 M☉ 23.6 ly

Gliese 4274
Luyten 788-34, LHS 3799, LTT 9001, LP 820-12, WISEA J222307.22-173633.9
 M4.5V 0.17 M☉ 23.6 ly

Gliese 667
142 G. Scorpii, CD−34°11626, HD 156384, HIP 84709, HR 6426, LHS 442/442/443, SAO 208670, GJ 667
 K3V 0.73 M☉ 23.6 ly

Gaia EDR3 3426333598021539840
 - 23.6 ly

Gaia DR2 4733794485572154752
 - 23.7 ly

WISE 0607+2429
WISEP J060738.65+242953.4, 2MASS J06073908+2429574, TIC 81192866
 L8 0.05 M☉ 23.8 ly

WISE 0049+2151
WISEP J004945.61+215120.0, WISE J004945.61+215120.0
 T8.5 0.02 M☉ 24.1 ly

2MASS J1507-1627
2MASSW J1507476-162738, MUCD 11296, WISEA J150747.56-162749.3
 L5 0.07 M☉ 24.2 ly

LHS 6167
G 161-7, NLTT 21329, FBS L 10-63
 M5V 0.13 M☉ 24.2 ly

96 G. Piscium
Gliese 33, HD 4628, LHS 121, Wolf 25, HR 222, BD+04 123, HIP 3765, HR 222, Lal 1299, LHS 121, LTT 10285, SAO 109471
 K1.5Ve 0.76 M☉ 24.3 ly

Gliese 831
Wolf 922, HIC 106255, HIP 106255, LFT 163, LTT 8556, NLTT 51428, LHS 511, BB Cap, BLA 9, BB Capricornus
 M4.5 V 0.22 M☉ 24.3 ly

HU Delphini
HU Del, Gliese 791.2, CCDM J20298+0941AB, LHS 3556, G 144-8, G 24-16, AST 2, HU Del, 2E 4369, LTT 15983, JP11 5099, TIC 374416052, UBV 17774, USNO 78
 M4.5V 0.24 M☉ 24.4 ly

Beta Hydri
LHS 6, Gliese 19, HD 2151, HIP 2021, HR 98, LTT 226, GCTP 69, SAO 255670, CPD–77° 16, FK5 11, LPM 22, LFT 43, bet Hyi, * bet Hyi
 G2IV 1.1 M☉ 24.4 ly

WISE 1405+5534
WISEPC J140518.40+553421.4, WISE J140518.39+553421.3
 Y0 0.03 M☉ 24.5 ly

Gaia DR2 6702242043883732864
 - 24.6 ly

Gliese 3991
G 203-47, HIP 83945, USNO 752
 M3.5V 0.2 M☉ 24.8 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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