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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

UCAC4 534-003054
- 66.2 ly

LP 636-16
M4.5Ve - 66.2 ly

G 234-35
K7V - 66.2 ly

WISEA J105130.02-213859.9
T8.5 - 66.2 ly

Gaia EDR3 731881226310429056
- 66.2 ly

L 484-31
M1 - 66.2 ly

Gaia EDR3 670216834655935872
- 66.2 ly

Wolf 750
M3.55 - 66.2 ly

Gliese 221
BD-06 1339, HIC 27803, HIP 27803, LTT 2396, 2MASS J05530028-0559410, NLTT 15758, MCC 10, GJ 221, TIC 66914642, TYC 4781-406-1
K7V/M0V C 0.72 M☉ 66.2 ly

HD 64468
K2.5V - 66.2 ly

HD 51866
K3V - 66.2 ly

G 154-8
M2.5 - 66.3 ly

LP 287-39
DC - 66.3 ly

L 360-13
M2 - 66.3 ly

Gaia EDR3 6030025305077131520
- 66.3 ly

2MASS J05500772+1610556
- 66.3 ly

2MASS J1851+5935
2MASS J18510178+5935040
L9 - 66.3 ly

TYC 6514-1745-1
- 66.3 ly

LP 872-48
DC - 66.3 ly

BD+65 1846
M0.5Ve - 66.3 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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