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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

TOI 1680
TIC 259168516, 2MASS J19291521+6558279, UCAC4 780-032486
M4 0.18 M☉ 121 ly

TOI 1224
2MASS J02284641-8053571, WISEA J022847.15-805356.9
0.4 M☉ 122 ly

Gliese 2030
HD 21019, GJ 2030, HIP 15776, HR 1024, LTT 1601, TIC 9967949, TYC 5295-1155-1, WISEA J032317.72-074740.4
G5/6V D 1 M☉ 122 ly

2MASS J06144242+4727346
M0V - 122 ly

TOI 1467
0.5 M☉ 122 ly

TOI-1685
2MASS J04342248+4302148, TIC 28900646
M2.65V 0.45 M☉ 123 ly

HD 195019
BD+18° 4505, GCRV 12790, HD 195019, HIC 100970, HIP 100970, LTT 15981, NLTT 49312, SAO 106138, 2MASS J20281860+1846103, Gaia DR2 1815418118373631360
G3IV-V 1.1 M☉ 123 ly

HS Piscium
K7V 0.69 M☉ 123 ly

UPM J1648-3459
- 124 ly

HAT-P-11
2MASS 19505021+4804508, GSC 03561-02092, BD+47°2936, HIC 97657, HIP 97657, NLTT 48335, KOI-3, KIC 10748390
K4V 0.8 M☉ 124 ly

TOI-1201
UCAC3 151-6986, DENIS J024859.2-143215, 2MASS J02485926-1432152, TIC 29960110, TIC-29960110, PMJ02489−1432W
M2.0 0.51 M☉ 124 ly

HD 114729
G3V 0.93 M☉ 124 ly

TOI 864
TIC 231728511, TIC 231728511
0.39 M☉ 124 ly

HD 188510
G5V 0.65 M☉ 124 ly

K2-18
EPIC 201912552, 2MASS J11301450+0735180, UCAC4 488-054338, TOI 5555
M2.8 0.41 M☉ 124 ly

HIP 96334
HD 183414, 2MASS J19350972-6958321, TIC 409883397, TYC 9309-599-1, Gaia DR3 6420588087293438976
G3V C 1 M☉ 124 ly

TOI-237
0.17 M☉ 125 ly

HD 85503
K2III 1.3 M☉ 125 ly

Gliese 2126
GJ 2126
M0V 0.65 M☉ 125 ly

HD 89744
BD+41°2076, Gliese 9326, GJ 9326, HD 89744, HIC 50786, HIP 50786, HR 4067, SAO 43309, NLTT 24128
F8IV 1.4 M☉ 126 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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