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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 131-66
M4.71 - 52.7 ly

L 242-66
M3.0 - 52.7 ly

HD 17230
K6V - 52.7 ly

Gaia EDR3 5818047602083861248
- 52.7 ly

Ross 578
d/sdM2 - 52.7 ly

MCC 357
M1.0Ve - 52.7 ly

LP 591-156
M5V - 52.7 ly

Gaia EDR3 5851167679807239808
- 52.7 ly

HD 23484
K2V - 52.7 ly

HD 202575
K3V - 52.7 ly

HD 65907
LHS 1959, GCRV 5309, IDS 07559-6002 A, PPM 356380, CCDM J07578-6018A, LFT 560, SAO 250035, CD -59 1773, GJ 294 A, Gliese 294, LPM 276, Ci 20 453, HD 65907A, LTT 3020, SPOCS 359, 2MASS J07574692-6018111, TD1 11543, CPC 20.1 2000, HIC 38908, NLTT 18763, TYC 8911-793-1, CPD -59 944, HIP 38908, PLX 1902, UBV 7701, GC 10804, HR 3138, PM 07569-6010, uvby98 225160124
F9.5V 0.91 M☉ 52.7 ly

HD 217580
BD −4° 5804, HIP 113718, SAO 146456, TYC 5245-1012-1, GJ 886, Gliese 886, LHS 6415
K3V - 52.7 ly

DENIS J1126-5003
DENIS J112639.9-500355, 2MASS J11263991-5003550
L6.5 - 52.7 ly

Ross 193
M3Vnne - 52.8 ly

LAWD 83
WD 2105−82, GJ 820.1, Gliese 820.1, 2MASS J21131688-8149129, TIC 403995834, WISEA J211318.14-814916.9
DA4.8 - 52.8 ly

LSPM J1108+6830
L1e - 52.8 ly

UPM J1210+1244
- 52.8 ly

Ross 265
M2.5Ve - 52.8 ly

2MASSI J1721+3344
2MASSI J1721039+334415
L5.3:V - 52.8 ly

HD 109200
K1V - 52.8 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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