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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

G 164-65
M3V - 44.1 ly

AZ Cancri
AZ Cnc, Gliese 316.1, GJ 316.1, LHS 2034, NLTT 20016
M6.0V - 44.2 ly

Theta Ursae Majoris
* tet UMa, θ Ursae Majoris, θ UMa, Theta UMa, 25 Ursae Majoris, BD+52 1401, CCDM J09329+5141A, FK5 358, GC 13157, HD 82328, HIC 46853, HIP 46853, HR 3775, IDS 09262+5208 A, PPM 32203, SAO 27289, WDS J09329+5141A
F6IV 1.4 M☉ 44.2 ly

SDSS J1758+4633
SDSS J175805.46+463311.9
T7 - 44.2 ly

G 137-84
LP 504-59, LSPM J1609+0921, LTT 14810, 2MASS J16091625+0921077, NLTT 42116, TIC 277549382, UCAC4 497-064435
M3.0V - 44.2 ly

G 205-28
M3.5Ve - 44.2 ly

WISE J0734-7157
WISE J073444.02-715744.0
Y0 - 44.3 ly

BD+36 1970
M1V - 44.3 ly

Ross 370
M2.0V - 44.3 ly

APMPM J2330-4737
M6e - 44.3 ly

HD 145417
GJ 615, Gliese 615, LHS 413, HIC 79537, HIP 79537, LFT 1255, LTT 6464, NLTT 42227, 2MASS J16134869-5734118, TIC 207556694, TYC 8719-359-1, WISEA J161347.46-573428.1
K3VFe-1.7 - 44.3 ly

Beta Aquilae
Alshain, Alschairn, β Aql, 60 Aquilae, BD+06° 4357, FK5 749, Gliese 771, GJ 771, HD 188512, HIC 98036, HIP 98036, HR 7602, SAO 125235, WDS 19553+0624, LHS 5350a, LTT 15822, * bet Aql
G8IV 1.3 M☉ 44.4 ly

HD 22496
CD−48° 1011, GJ 146, Gliese 146, HIC 16711, HIP 16711, LTT 1698, SAO 85397, 2MASS J03350093-4825089
K5/M0V 0.68 M☉ 44.4 ly

G 8-41
M5V - 44.4 ly

Gaia DR2 4975284381907834752
- 44.4 ly

G 165-58
M3.5Ve - 44.4 ly

LP 911-56
M6 - 44.4 ly

APMPM J2331-2750
M7.0V - 44.4 ly

UPM J0838-2843
- 44.5 ly

L 714-88
M3.5 - 44.5 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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