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        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

HD 20781
G9.5V - 117 ly

TOI 2431
TOI-2431, HIP 11707, 2MASS J02310327+0822550
K7V 0.66 M☉ 117 ly

HD 20782
CD−29°1231, HIC 15527, HIP 15527, SAO 168469, WDS J03201-2851A, 2MASS J03200355-2851145, LTT 1582, NLTT 10636, TIC 144503325, TYC 6445-136-1, WISEA J032003.86-285115.4, Gaia DR2 5060104351007433472
G1.5V C 1 M☉ 117 ly

TOI 1266
TIC 467179528, 2MASS J13115955+6550017
M3V 0.43 M☉ 118 ly

HD 7199
K0IV/V 0.89 M☉ 118 ly

2MASS J1510-2818
2MASS J15104761-2818234, 2MASS J15104786-2818174, 2M1510 AB
- 118 ly

12 Boötis Aa
d Boötis, 12 Boötis, FK5 522, GC 19127, HIP 69226, HR 5304, HD 123999, Gliese 9470, GJ 9470, BD+25°2737, SAO 83203, WDS J14104+2506AB, CCDM 14104+2505, Gaia DR3 1257529526205454336
F9IVw 1.4 M☉ 119 ly

HIP 39330
HIP 39330
G5V 0.96 M☉ 119 ly

HD 55693
HIP 34879
- 119 ly

HD 61005
G8.5V 0.9 M☉ 119 ly

Kepler-444
BD+41°3306, WDS J19190+4138, KOI-3158, KIC 6278762, 2MASS J19190052+4138043, Gaia DR2 2101486923385239808, HIP 94931, LHS 3450, TYC 3129-00329-1, 2MASS J19190052+4138043, Gaia DR2 2101486923382009472
K0V 0.76 M☉ 119 ly

2MASSW J1510-2818
2MASSW J1510478-281817
- 119 ly

TOI 2459
0.66 M☉ 119 ly

TOI 2128
1 M☉ 120 ly

HD 73256
G8IV 1.1 M☉ 120 ly

LP 390-8
- 120 ly

LP 413-53
2MASS J03505737+1818069, NLTT 11980, TIC 440698722, WISEA J035057.52+181806.3
M9.0V C 0.08 M☉ 120 ly

HD 95338
- 121 ly

HD 141399
BD+47 2267, Gaia DR2 1398218223733415552, HIP 77301, TYC 3490-928-1, GSC 03490-00928, 2MASS J15465382+4659105
K0V 1.1 M☉ 121 ly

G 128-33
- 121 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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