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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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CFBDSIR J1458+10
CFBDSIR J145829+101343, CFBDSIR J1458+1013, CFBDS 1458, CFBDS J145829+101343, WISEPA J145829.35+101341.8, WISE J145829.40+101341.7, LIM 5, WDS J14585+1024AB
T9 0.02 M☉ 104 ly

HR 858
HD 17926, CD-31 1148, GC 3443, HIC 13363, HIP 13363, 2MASS J02515623-3048524, TIC 178155732, TOI-396, TYC 7012-833-1
F6V C 1.1 M☉ 104 ly

HD 19467
G3V 0.96 M☉ 104 ly

HD 89307
BD+13 2237, GC 14140, HD 1835, HIP 50473, HIC 50473, SAO 99049, PPM 127289
G0V 1 M☉ 105 ly

TOI 6002
TIC 102734241, 2MASS J19582747+3217197, G 125-49
M4 0.24 M☉ 105 ly

G 244-27
TOI 2120
0.21 M☉ 105 ly

HD 110067
TOI 1835
K0V 0.8 M☉ 105 ly

2MASS J12231348-4925443
M5.0 - 105 ly

LP 890-9
2MASS J04163114-2818526, TIC 44898913, WISEA J041631.33-281855.5, Gaia DR3 4886243456388510720, TOI-4306, SPECULOOS-2
M6 D 0.12 M☉ 105 ly

HD 117207
G7IV-V 1.1 M☉ 106 ly

HD 23742
K0V - 106 ly

FN Boötes
HIP 7642, GJ 9522A, Gliese 9522, TOI 1411, BD+47 2239 A, TIC 116483514, TYC 3483-769-1, WISEA J153146.98+470321.5, G 201-51, 2MASS J15314678+4703251
K6V 0.6 M☉ 106 ly

HD 63765
G9V 0.87 M☉ 106 ly

TOI 5734
TOI-5734
K3V 0.74 M☉ 106 ly

TOI 431
CD-26 2288, HIC 26013, HIP 26013, 2MASS J05330459-2643286, SAO 170544, TIC 31374837, TYC 6484-1486-1, UGP 120, TOI-431
K3+Vk: C 0.78 M☉ 106 ly

HD 163573
K6+V - 106 ly

HD 141937
G2/G3 V 1.1 M☉ 107 ly

TOI 620
TIC 296739893, G 161-32, NLTT 21863, Gaia EDR3 5738284016370287616, 2MASS J09284158-1209551
M2.5V 0.58 M☉ 108 ly

2MASS J2140+1625
2MASS J21402931+1625183 A
M8.5 0.11 M☉ 108 ly

Tau1 Gruis
τ1 Gru, CD−49° 13988, GJ 9802, Gliese 9802, HD 216435, HIP 113044, HR 8700, SAO 231343, GSC 09340-01818
G0V 1.3 M☉ 108 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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