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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

HIP 21152
HD 28992, HIP 21152, TYC 1266-278-1
F5V 1.4 M☉ 141 ly

TOI 3884
LSPM J1206+1230, TIC 86263325,
0.28 M☉ 141 ly

L 26-16
M0 V - 141 ly

Kappa Geminorum
κ Gem, 77 Geminorum, BD+24° 1759, FK5 294, HD 62345, HIC 37740, HIP 37740, HR 2985, SAO 79653
G9 III 2.1 M☉ 141 ly

HD 93385
CD-40 6283, DENIS J104615.1-412751, HIC 52676, HIP 52676, 2MASS J10461511-4127518, TIC 106900981, TYC 7731-1993-1, SAO 222310
G2/3V D 1.1 M☉ 142 ly

BD+05 4868
TIC 466376085, BD+05 4868A, HIP 107587, G 93-37, LSPM J2147+0636, LTT 18540, 2MASS J21472654+0636178, TYC 556-856-1, UCAC2 34205672, WISE J214726.69+063618.9, Gaia DR3 2700378125204437760
0.7 M☉ 142 ly

HD 27894
CD−59° 829, HIP 20277, LTT 1953
K2V 0.86 M☉ 142 ly

HD 28471
G5V 0.98 M☉ 143 ly

J085911.29-364730.8
DAZ - 143 ly

TOI 4364
M4V 0.49 M☉ 143 ly

HD 29399
K1III 1.2 M☉ 144 ly

TOI 262
K0V 0.96 M☉ 144 ly

HD 130669
CCDM J14492 1013AB, GC 19943, NLTT 38463, uvby98 100130669, ** A 2983, GCRV 8604, PLX 3346.02, WDS J14492 1013AB, ADS 9397 AB, GEN# 1.00130669, PPM 130898, WEB 12455, AG 10 1742, G 136-18, SAO 101229, WISEA J144913.52 101250.0, ASCC 958094, SBC9 3969, YZC 18 5218, BD 10 2747, HIC 72479, TIC 457926847, YZ 10 5218, Ci 18 1957, HIP 72479, TYC 921-918-1, Gaia DR3 1174934762482949504, CSI 10 2747 1, LSPM J1449 1012, UBV 12920, CSI 10 2747 2, LTT 14383, UCAC2 35406140, CSI 10 2747 3, 2MASS J14491362 1012518, USNO-B1.0 1002-00234885, CCDM J14492 1013AB, GC 19943, NLTT 38463, uvby98 100130669, HD 130669, ** A 2983, GCRV 8604, PLX 3346.02, WDS J14492 1013AB, ADS 9397 AB, GEN# 1.00130669, PPM 130898, WEB 12455, AG 10 1742, G 136-18, SAO 101229, WISEA J144913.52 101250.0, ASCC 958094, SBC9 3969, YZC 18 5218, BD 10 2747, HIC 72479, TIC 457926847, YZ 10 5218, Ci 18 1957, HIP 72479, TYC 921-918-1, Gaia DR3 1174934762482949504, CSI 10 2747 1, LSPM J1449 1012, UBV 12920, CSI 10 2747 2, LTT 14383, UCAC2 35406140,
K2V - 144 ly

HD 57625
HIP 36014
F8 1 M☉ 145 ly

HD 17674
SAO 55940
G0V 0.98 M☉ 145 ly

K2-3
EPIC 201367065, 2MASS 11292037-0127173
M0.0±0.5V 0.6 M☉ 145 ly

Wolf 503
EPIC 212779563, Gaia DR3 3620325206217720320
K3.5V 0.69 M☉ 145 ly

TOI-5489
TOI-5489a, TOI-5489a
0.41 M☉ 146 ly

K2-25
TOI 5095
M4.5 0.26 M☉ 146 ly

TOI 1776
0.92 M☉ 146 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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