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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 82443
G9V(k) - 58.9 ly

LP 889-37
TIC 168726017, 2MASS J04085558-3128537, WISEA J040855.58-312856.5, NLTT 12656
M4.5 - 59 ly

LSPM J1707+6439
M9V - 59 ly

LP 630-81
DENIS J182616.5+014620, 2MASS J18261655+0146210, NLTT 46476, TIC 269013949, Gaia DR2 4276822089967374336
M4V - 59 ly

G 6-7
M4.5V - 59 ly

2MASS J0949-1545
2MASS J09490860-1545485
T1.0+T2.0 - 59 ly

WT 1759
DZ7 - 59 ly

LSPM J0219+5919
- 59 ly

HD 184467
Gaia EDR3 2238597054155896832
K2V - 59 ly

EGGR 484
WD 0644+025
DA7.0 0.95 M☉ 59 ly

2MASS J21265788+2531080
M9V - 59 ly

G 131-26
M5V - 59 ly

70 Virginis
70 Vir, BD+14°2621, GJ 512.1, Gliese 512.1, GJ 9446, Gliese 9446, HD 117176, HIC 65721, HIP 65721, HR 5072, SAO 100582, WDS 13284+1347A, WISEA J132825.63+134637.8, TIC 95473936, TYC 898-1042-1, 2MASS J13282584+1346447, AG+14 1378, NLTT 34214, LFT 1009, LHS 2740
G4Va B 1.1 M☉ 59 ly

G 2-33
M1V - 59 ly

EK Ceti
V* EK Ceti
M2.5Ve - 59 ly

Ross 734
M4V - 59.1 ly

HD 116495
K5 - 59.1 ly

CD-53 1213
M2e - 59.1 ly

2MASSI J0417-0800
2MASSI J0417374-080000
M7.5V - 59.1 ly

UCAC3 152-281176
Gaia EDR3 4105057482987021184
M5 - 59.1 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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