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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

Gaia DR2 6733860940302404864
- 62.1 ly

G 207-18
M5V - 62.2 ly

EGGR 176
DA7.8 - 62.2 ly

L 559-194
M3.5 - 62.2 ly

PM J05062-0807
M4.0 - 62.2 ly

Gaia DR3 4116983477716047488
- 62.2 ly

Eta Serpentis
58 Serpentis, BD−02° 4599, HD 168723, HIP 89962, HR 6869, SAO 142241, LHS 3381, FK5 688, GJ 711, Gliese 711, LFT 1409, LTT 7300, NLTT 46332, 2MASS J18211862-0253554, TIC 168775356, TYC 5102-416-1, WDS J18213-0254A, eta Ser
K0III-IV 2 M☉ 62.2 ly

BD-19 5899
M1.5 - 62.2 ly

WISE J1758-5839
WISE J175839.20-583931.6
M6 - 62.2 ly

Gliese 710
BD–01° 3474, HIP 89825, HD 168442, NSV 10635
K7 Vk 0.57 M☉ 62.2 ly

LP 818-54
- 62.3 ly

G 103-41
M3.5Ve - 62.3 ly

G 221-24
K6V - 62.3 ly

G 63-32
M3V - 62.3 ly

HD 52919
K4V - 62.3 ly

HD 170573
K4.5Vk: - 62.4 ly

LP 675-7
M6.5Ve - 62.4 ly

L 72-10
M4 - 62.4 ly

LSPM J1557+0901
M4.0V - 62.4 ly

Gliese 1010
G 242-51, HIP 1860, LHS 1065, TYC 4496-12-1, WISEA J002326.45+771122.2, TIC 407457205, 2MASS J00232865+7711217, GJ 1010
M2.5V - 62.4 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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