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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

PM J11588-2535
- 94.4 ly

BD+10 378
M0 - 94.4 ly

2MASS J20302798-3502530
- 94.4 ly

Gaia DR3 989832319249728128
- 94.4 ly

2MASS J07171626+5705430
L3 - 94.4 ly

Gaia DR3 4050440965165040384
- 94.4 ly

q Puppis
q Pup, GJ 1109, Gliese 1109, GJ 9261, Gliese 9261, 2MASS J08183332-3639333, HIP 40706, TYC 7134-2967-1, HR 3270, HD 70060, SAO 199070, CD-36°4449, FK5 313, GC 11343, GSC 07134-02967
A8V 1.6 M☉ 94.4 ly

G 211-17
- 94.4 ly

LP 1034-67
- 94.4 ly

LSPM J0232+5313E
- 94.4 ly

Gaia DR3 2937651222651937536
- 94.4 ly

SIPS J0058-0651
L0V - 94.4 ly

Gaia DR3 4304383758403535872
- 94.4 ly

G 102-11
- 94.4 ly

Gaia DR3 5979727527119830656
- 94.4 ly

GSC 04528-00156
- 94.5 ly

2MASS J13322604-6621419
M4 - 94.5 ly

Gaia DR3 1834693725449793280
- 94.5 ly

LP 821-16
- 94.5 ly

Gaia DR2 4116903316359559424
- 94.5 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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