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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 44-43
M5.40 - 45.4 ly

L 489-3
- 45.5 ly

HD 23356
HIP 17420, BD -19 733, N1 354, LTT1759, NS 0343-1906
K2V - 45.5 ly

SCR J1626-3812
- 45.5 ly

HD 5133
BD−31° 325, Gaia DR2 5031808453624044800, Gliese 42, GJ 42, HD 5133, HIC 4148, HIP 4148, SAO 192793, LTT 498, 2MASS J00530108-3021249
K2.5Vk: - 45.5 ly

HD 331161
PM J19464+3200, G 125-31, BD+31 3767, HIC 97292, HIP 97292, L 1501-58, WDS J19464+3201AB, GJ 767, Gliese 767
M0.5V - 45.5 ly

L 174-28
M3V - 45.5 ly

G 245-71
M2.0Ve - 45.5 ly

LP 411-6
LHS 1443, GJ 3181, Gliese 3181, LSPM J0246+1625, 2MASS J02463486+1625115, NLTT 8943, TIC 218088471, WISEA J024634.10+162504.2
M6.0V - 45.5 ly

LSPM J1015+1729
M3.5Ve - 45.6 ly

TOI-540
UCAC4 211-005570, 2MASS J05051443-4756154, TIC 200322593, WISEA J050514.35-475615.3, UPM J0505-4756
0.16 M☉ 45.6 ly

L 465-84
M2Ve - 45.6 ly

G 204-39
M2.5V - 45.6 ly

PM J14551+3006
- 45.6 ly

Ross 802
dM4.0 - 45.6 ly

Alpha Fornacis
* alf For A, α For, 12 Eridani, CD−29° 1177, GJ 127, Gliese 127, HD 20010, HIC 14879, HIP 14879, HR 963, SAO 168373, LTT 1512, 2MASS J03120443-2859156, Dalim
F6V 1.3 M☉ 45.7 ly

WISE 0723+3403
WISE J072312.44+340313.5
T9: - 45.7 ly

Ross 987
GJ 3438, Gliese 3438
M0V - 45.7 ly

L 611-67
M4 - 45.7 ly

2MASS J0643-0223
2MASS J06433670-0223130
- 45.7 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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