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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-6478
TIC 332657786, 2MASS J09595797-1609323, Gaia DR2 5673934548598976256, UCAC4 370-057370, WISE J095958.01-160934.4, LP 789-76 B
M5 0.23 M☉ 126 ly

HD 7449
BD−05 215, HIP 5806, TYC 4683-883-1, 2MASS J01142933-0502504
F9.5V 1.1 M☉ 126 ly

HD 18599
TOI 179, TIC 207141131, HIP 13754, 2MASS J02570294-5611314, TYC 8494-471-1
K2Vk: C 0.81 M☉ 126 ly

HD 108202
K4/5V 0.74 M☉ 126 ly

HIP 47110
HD 82939, SKF 254 A
G5V 0.96 M☉ 126 ly

HD 34659
K3V - 127 ly

HD 10180
G1V 1.1 M☉ 127 ly

HIP 21543 Aa
HD 29310
G0 1.1 M☉ 127 ly

HD 41004
0.7 M☉ 127 ly

HD 23472
TOI 174
K4V 0.67 M☉ 127 ly

HD 28185
0.97 M☉ 128 ly

HD 203030
V457 Vul, HIP 105232
G8V 0.94 M☉ 128 ly

TOI-5716
TOI-5716b
0.19 M☉ 128 ly

WD J1922+0233
Gaia DR3 4288942973032203904
0.57 M☉ 129 ly

HIP 54597
K5V 0.69 M☉ 129 ly

TOI 1235
LSPM J1008+6916, TYC 4384-1735-1, 2MASS J10085177+6916357, TIC 103633434, WISEA J100852.20+691635.7
0.63 M☉ 129 ly

HD 168443
BD−09°4692, GJ 4052, Gliese 4052, HD 168443, HIC 89844, HIP 89844, SAO 142228, LTT 7289
G6V 1 M☉ 129 ly

HIP 560
HD 203, HR 9
F2V 1.5 M☉ 130 ly

HD 16905
0.79 M☉ 130 ly

2MASS J22081363+2921215
TIC 27683883, WISE J220813.72+292121.2
L3gamma C - 130 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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