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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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Zeta Aquilae
Okab (primary), Zeta Aql, ζ Aql, 17 Aql, BD+13 3899, FK5 716, GJ 4095, Gliese 4095, HD 177724, HIP 93747, HR 7235, SAO 104461, WDS J19054+1352A, zet Aql
A0IV-Vnn 2.4 M☉ 85.3 ly

2MASS J19262435-1045398
- 85.3 ly

LP 469-118
M4Ve - 85.3 ly

HD 38382
HR 1980, HIP 27075, SAO 170756
F8.5V - 85.3 ly

UCAC4 221-179366
- 85.3 ly

UCAC4 278-002879
- 85.3 ly

BD+31 434
M0Vp - 85.4 ly

G 24-27
M1V - 85.4 ly

Gaia DR2 4136445314452075776
- 85.4 ly

LP 546-44
- 85.4 ly

BD-12 4699
M0V - 85.4 ly

LP 880-140
M6.5 - 85.4 ly

HD 224619
G8+V - 85.4 ly

Gaia DR2 4361621688038664064
- 85.4 ly

BD+35 1890
K3 - 85.4 ly

SCR J1107-3420
DA3.6 - 85.4 ly

23 Librae
CD−24° 11928, Gliese 579.4, GJ 579.4, HD 134987, HIC 74500, HIP 74500, HR 5657, SAO 183275
G6IV-V C 1.1 M☉ 85.4 ly

HD 142
CD−49°14337, HD 142, HIC 522, HIP 522, HR 6, SAO 214963, WDS J00063-4905A
F7V C 1.3 M☉ 85.4 ly

HD 109952
K5.5Vk: - 85.4 ly

HD 111456
BD+61°1320, GJ 9417, Gliese 9417, HD 111456, HIP 62512, HR 4867, SAO 236405, WDS J12487+6019AB
F6V 1.2 M☉ 85.4 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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Stars are born and die in various ways depending on their mass, composition, and other factors. The most common life cycle for stars like our Sun involves several key stages.
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