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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

WISEA J152443.14-262001.8
sdT0 - 130 ly

Gamma Leonis
Algieba, γ Leonis, 41 Leo, BD +20°2467, GCTP 2423.00, HIP 50583, NSV 4823, LTT 12764/12765, WDS 10200+1950, γ1 Leonis, HD 89484, HR 4057, SAO 81298
K1III 1.7 M☉ 130 ly

HD 196067
μ2 Oct A, CD−75°1173, HD 196067, HIP 102125, HR 7864, SAO 257836, CCDM J20417-7521A, 2MASS J20414409-7521029
G1V 1.3 M☉ 130 ly

CWISE J0146 0508
CWISE J014611.20 050850.0AB
L4 0.07 M☉ 130 ly

HD 164604
HIP 88414, Gaia DR3 4062446910648807168, TIC 406317882
K3.5V 0.77 M☉ 131 ly

Kepler-42
2MASS J19285255+4437096, KIC 8561063, LSPM J1928+4437, Gaia DR2 2126556132093765888, KOI-961
M4V C 0.14 M☉ 131 ly

TOI 1759
LSPM J2147+6245, TYC 4266-736-1, TIC 408636441
M0V 0.57 M☉ 131 ly

HD 137388
K0V 0.86 M☉ 132 ly

HIP 99770
b03 Cyg, 29 Cygni, HD 192640, HR 7736, IRAS 20126+3639, 2MASS J20143203+3648225, SAO 69678, TIC 10988057, TYC 2683-3962-1, V1644 Cyg, WISEA J201432.07+364823.7
kA1.5hA7mA0.5 λ 1.9 M☉ 133 ly

HD 206893
HIC 107412, HIP 107412, 2MASS J21452190-1246599, TIC 155782207, TYC 5796-1161-1, Gaia DR2 6843672087120107264
F5V C 1.2 M☉ 133 ly

HD 83443
Gaia EDR3 5424836719001215360
K0V 0.95 M☉ 133 ly

HR 8799
HD 218396, V342 Pegasi, BD+20 5278, FK5 3850, GC 32209, HIP 114189, PPM 115157, SAO 91022, TYC 1718-2350-1
F0+VkA5mA5 C 1.6 M☉ 133 ly

StKM 1-1262
M0V - 133 ly

HD 87978
NLTT 23502, BD-10 2998, GC 13930, HIC 49674, HIP 49674, 2MASS J10082659-1106549, TIC 26163031, TYC 5481-653-1, SAO 155758
G6IV C - 133 ly

HD 26161
HO 327A, GC 4997, HIC 19428, HIP 19428, 2MASS J04093885+3139078, SAO 57026, TIC 467753728, TYC 2358-2192-1, WDS J04096+3139A
G0 E - 133 ly

TOI 5713
2MASS J13534988+5236102
0.27 M☉ 134 ly

TOI 544
HD 290498
0.85 M☉ 134 ly

TOI 1442
0.29 M☉ 134 ly

TOI 1430
HD 235088
0.85 M☉ 135 ly

Gaia-5
TIC 42004825, 2MASS J20080963+4156281, Gaia-ASOI-15, KIC 6565450
0.34 M☉ 135 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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Stellar Evolution

Stars are born and die in various ways depending on their mass, composition, and other factors. The most common life cycle for stars like our Sun involves several key stages.
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