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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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55 Cancri
Copernicus, LHS 2062, LDS 6219A, GJ 324 A, Gliese 324, HD 75732, Rho1 Cancri, 55 Cnc, BD+28°1660, HIC 43587, HIP 43587, HR 3522, SAO 80585, rho01 Cnc, LFT 609, LTT 12310, NLTT 20414, TIC 332064670, TOI-1773, TYC 1949-2012-1, WISEA J085235.41+281948.5
G8V 1 M☉ 41.1 ly

L 207-41
M4 - 41.1 ly

Gliese 1132
GJ 1132, LHS 281, L 320-124, GCRV 26265, LFT 707, LTT 3758, 2MASS J10145184-4709244, NLTT 23819, TIC 101955023, WISE J101450.69-470919.8
M4 D 0.18 M☉ 41.1 ly

LAWD 10
DA+D1 - 41.2 ly

Gaia EDR3 1800808220172866048
- 41.2 ly

1RXS J0635-0403
1RXS J063531.2-040314
M5.5V - 41.2 ly

Gliese 1072
G 85-19, GJ 1072, LHS 1706, NLTT 14034, 2MASS J04505083+2207224, TIC 18685916, WISEA J045051.40+220717.1
M5V - 41.3 ly

SIPS J0539-0059
2MASS J05395200-0059019, SDSS J053951.99-005902.0, WISEA J053952.11-005858.1
L5V - 41.3 ly

Wolf 1056
M2.5V 0.4 M☉ 41.3 ly

Gliese 422
HD 304043, LHS 40, GJ 422, HIP 55042, HIC 55042, LFT 784, L 192-72, LTT 4167, 2MASS J11160018-5732513, Innes star, NLTT 26836, TIC 450545735, TYC 8624-3387-1, WISEA J111557.03-573239.3
M3.5 D 0.35 M☉ 41.3 ly

PM J22114+4059
M5.5V - 41.4 ly

HD 190007
V1654 Aql, V1654 Aquilae, BD+02° 4076, GJ 775, Gliese 775, HD 190007, HIC 98698, HIP 98698, SAO 125379, GC 27782, 2MASS J20024703+0319344, SAO 125379, TIC 345217789, TYC 498-2720-1, USNO-B1.0 0933-00588224, WISE J200246.98+031935.5
K5V B 0.68 M☉ 41.5 ly

UCAC4 026-011435
2MASS J23303802-8455189, TIC 401834404, PM J23306-8455
- 41.5 ly

Wolf 1555
M0 - 41.5 ly

G 236-34
M4V - 41.5 ly

LP 560-35
M6V - 41.5 ly

2MASS J0523-1403
2MASS J05233822−1403022, 2MUCD 10390, B2006 J052338.2−140302, 2MASSI J0523382−140302, USNO-B1.0 0759−00062850, TIC 442929628, WISEA J052338.30-140300.3
L2.5V 0.06 M☉ 41.5 ly

L 21-3
M4e - 41.5 ly

2MASS J0144-0716
2MASS J01443536-0716142
L6.5 - 41.5 ly

LDS 390
GJ 3708, Gliese 3708, L 758-108
dM3.0 0.35 M☉ 41.6 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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