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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 6508
TIC 142277868
0.17 M☉ 158 ly

TOI 2096
TIC 142748283, 2MASS J10062860+7449391, WISE J100628.52+744938.3, UCAC 4 825-014225
M4 0.23 M☉ 158 ly

Eta Telescopii
η Tel, Eta Tel, CPD−54° 9339, HD 181296, HIP 95261, HR 7329, SAO 246055
A0 Vn 3.2 M☉ 158 ly

TOI 2445
0.25 M☉ 159 ly

HD 209458
BD +18°4917, SAO 107623, V376 Peg, HIC 108859, HIP 108859, 2MASS J22031077+1853036, TIC 420814525, TYC 1688-1821-1
G0V 1.2 M☉ 159 ly

TOI 509
0.94 M☉ 159 ly

TOI 2274
M0.5 - 159 ly

HD 63935
LTT 12075, BD+09 1791, HIC 38374, HIP 38374, 2MASS J07514199+0923097, NLTT 18539, TIC 453211454, TYC 783-536-1
G5 E 0.93 M☉ 160 ly

HD 32115
A9 - 160 ly

Rho Boötis
ρ Boo, 25 Boötis, BD+31°2628, FK5 534, HD 127665, HIC 71053, HIP 71053, HR 5429, SAO 64202
K4 III 1.2 M☉ 160 ly

2MASS J0201+0117
0.54 M☉ 161 ly

HIP 88399
HD 164249, IRAS 17591-5139, 2MASS J18030341-5138564, TIC 337438474, TYC 8369-1619-1, UCAC4 192-178768
F6V C 1.3 M☉ 161 ly

HIP 11696
HD 15407
- 161 ly

TWA 5
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M1.5 0.9 M☉ 162 ly

HD 28192
HIP 20752
G0V 1.1 M☉ 162 ly

WASP 80
Petra, Gaia DR2 4223507222112425344, TYC 5165-481-1, GSC 05165-00481, 2MASS J20124017-0208391
K7V 0.58 M☉ 162 ly

TOI 2094
TIC 356016119, 2MASS J16563435+7001383, WISE J165634.27+700138.3, TOI-2094
M3V 0.43 M☉ 163 ly

AB Pictoris
AB Pic, CD−58 1409, CPD−58 670, HD 44627A, HD 44627, HIP 30034, PPM 335089, SAO 234448
K2V - 163 ly

HD 63754
G0V 1.4 M☉ 164 ly

TIC 231949697
M2V 0.49 M☉ 164 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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