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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

HD 137010
K3.5V 0.73 M☉ 146 ly

HD 15337
TIC 120896927, TOI-402
0.84 M☉ 146 ly

HD 208487
Itonda, CD−38° 14804, HIP 108375, SAO 213432, PPM 302029
G2V 1.3 M☉ 146 ly

TOI 1695
PM J01276+7217, 2MASS J01274094+7217472, TIC 422756130, Gaia DR3 534988616816537728
0.54 M☉ 147 ly

BD+60 1417
2MASS J12433328+6000528, SAO 15880, TIC 159527171, TYC 4162-626-1, WISEA J124333.08+600052.0, Gaia DR2 1579929906250111232
K0 D 1 M☉ 147 ly

TOI 554
1.3 M☉ 147 ly

2MASS J11151597+1937266
L2γ - 147 ly

HD 202206
BD−21°5972, HIP 104903, SAO 190163
G2V 1.1 M☉ 149 ly

HD 86226
TOI-652
G2V 1 M☉ 149 ly

DS Tucanae
V* DS Tuc, HD 222259, CCDM J23397-6912AB, CD-69°2106, HIC 116748, HIP 116748, WDS J23397-6912AB, TIC 410214986, TOI 200, SAO 255538
G6V 1 M☉ 149 ly

HD 984
F7V 1.2 M☉ 149 ly

HD 15906
TOI 461, TIC 4646810, TYC 5282-297-1, 2MASS J02330530-1021062
K 0.79 M☉ 149 ly

HD 34445
G0V 1.1 M☉ 149 ly

Gliese 577
GJ 577A, HIP 73869, HD 134319, TYC-4183-491-1, BD+64 1046, TOI 1860
G5V 0.99 M☉ 150 ly

HD 187123
BD+34°3708, HD 187123, HIC 97336, HIP 97336, SAO 68845, LTT 15779
G2V 1.1 M☉ 150 ly

TOI-674
TIC 158588995
M2V 0.44 M☉ 150 ly

TOI 904
TIC 261257684
0.56 M☉ 150 ly

Nu Ophiuchi
Sinistra, 64 Ophiuchi, BD–09 4632, FK5 673, HD 163917, HIC 88048, HIP 88048, HR 6698, SAO 142004, 2MASS J17590160-0946249
K0 IIIa CN –1 3 M☉ 151 ly

PM J23221-0301
- 151 ly

HIP 36277
G 251-35, 2MASS J07280656+7607176, TIC 441582915, TYC 4527-458-1, WISEA J072807.18+760713.7
K3 D 0.78 M☉ 151 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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