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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

RGO 7809
 - 42.8 ly

BD-11 2741
 dM0.5 - 42.8 ly

HD 211970
LTT 8985, CD-55 9073, Gliese 1267, GJ 1267, HIC 110443, HIP 110443, 2MASS J22221621-5433383, NLTT 53616, TIC 231704229, TYC 8822-210-1, WISEA J222215.97-543335.6
 K7Vk: C 0.61 M☉ 42.8 ly

G 172-30
G 172-030
 M3.0Ve 0.33 M☉ 42.9 ly

Gliese 4360
G 273-130, LHS 4009, LP 823-4, NLTT 57879, 2MASS J23453127-1610198, Gliese 4360, GJ 4360, BD-17 6785
 M2V - 42.9 ly

G 161-71
 M5.0V - 42.9 ly

G 195-57
 M4.65 - 42.9 ly

Gliese 3403
CD-55 1514, GJ 3403, NLTT 16863, HIC 31862, HIP 31862, 2MASS J06393764-5536349, TIC 278779899
 M0Vk: - 42.9 ly

Ross 10
GJ 63, Gliese 63, LHS 6031, G 219-15, HIC 7635, HIP 7635, LFT 140, LSPM J0138+5713, LTT 10570, 2MASS J01382162+5713571, NLTT 5440, PM J01383+5713, TIC 453303407, WISEA J013821.37+571353.4
 M2.5Ve C - 43 ly

Ross 486
 dM3.0 - 43 ly

Gliese 865
L 119-21 A, HDS 3215, GJ 9791, HIC 111766, HIP 111766, LFT 1728, LHS 3839, LTT 9113, 2MASS J22382974-6522423, NLTT 54366, WISEA J223831.14-652244.0
 M3Ve - 43 ly

HD 170657
NSV 10944, Gliese 716, GJ 716, HD 170657, HIC 90790, HIP 90790, SAO 161557, WDS J18313-1855A, LTT 7358
 K2V 0.79 M☉ 43 ly

CD-53 570
 M1.5 - 43.1 ly

HD 166348
HIC 89211, HIP 89211, Gliese 707, GJ 707, LTT 7224, SAO 228799, CD-43 12343, 2MASS J18122138-4326411, NLTT 46063, TYC 7912-268-1, Gaia DR2 6721432232656218752, PLX 4166, PPM 323841, UBV 15447, UGP 446
 K7V - 43.1 ly

HD 29697
V834 Tau, V834 Tauri, BD+20° 802, GJ 174, Gliese 174, HD 29697, HIC 21818, HIP 21818, SAO 76708
 K4V 0.75 M☉ 43.1 ly

2MASS J1824-0536
2MASS J18242359-0536488
 - 43.1 ly

Gliese 3304
BEU 6, HAT 216-00617, LTT 11472, NLTT 13647, 2MASS J04381255+2813001, G 39-29
 M4.5 V 0 M☉ 43.1 ly

G 237-64
 M2.5Ve - 43.1 ly

Ross 28
 M4.0Ve - 43.1 ly

2MASS J0500+0330
2MASS J05002100+0330501
 L4pec - 43.1 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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