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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 165155
G8V 1 M☉ 207 ly

HD 94890
Iota Antliae, Iot Ant, ι Ant, CD−36 6808, CPD−36 4700, FK5 414, HIP 53502, HR 4273, SAO 201927, PPM 288317
K0III 1.7 M☉ 208 ly

HIP 94666 Aa
HD 180683
G0 1.1 M☉ 208 ly

TOI-824
TOI-824, TOI-824
K4V 0.69 M☉ 208 ly

HD 20329
TIC 333657795, TYC 1232-690-1, LTT 11074, HIP 15249, 2MASS J03164262+1539260, NLTT 10422
G5 E - 208 ly

TOI 663
M1V 0.51 M☉ 209 ly

HD 121056
HD 121056, HIP 67851
K0III 1.3 M☉ 209 ly

Kepler-37
UGA-1785, KOI-245, KIC 8478994,[2] TYC 3131-1199-1, BD+44 3020, 2MASS J18561431+4431052, GSC 03131-01199, Gaia DR2 2106674071344722688
G8V 0.8 M☉ 209 ly

WASP 107
2MASS J12333284-1008461, EPIC 228724232, K2-235, TIC 429302040, TOI-1905, TYC 5530-1795-1, WISE J123332.77-100846.2
K6 0.69 M☉ 210 ly

HD 213472
G2IV-V 1 M☉ 210 ly

HD 307842
TOI 784, TIC 460984940
0.91 M☉ 211 ly

TOI 1696
TIC 470381900, 2MASS J04210733+4849116, WISE J042107.34+484911.5, UCAC4 695-028795, Gaia EDR3 270260649602149760
M3.9V 0.26 M☉ 211 ly

2M1207
MASS J12073346-3932539, 2MASS1207-3932, 2MASSW J1207334-393254, 2M 1207-39, TWA 27
0.02 M☉ 211 ly

HD 108236
CD−50 6971, HIC 60689, HIP 60689, TOI-1233, TIC 260647166, TYC 8243-1948-1, GSC 08243-01948, 2MASS J12261789-5121462, WISE J122617.82-512146.6
G5V C 0.85 M☉ 211 ly

TOI 277
Gaia DR3 2353440974955205632, TIC 439456714
0.52 M☉ 212 ly

TOI 1203
TOI-1203
G3V 0.89 M☉ 212 ly

TOI 913
0.82 M☉ 212 ly

V454 Aurigae
HD 44192, HIP 30270, 2MASS J06220306+3435505, TIC 138333980, TYC 2429-727-1
F8 E 1 M☉ 212 ly

HIP 8923
G3V 1 M☉ 215 ly

HIP 39017
1.5 M☉ 215 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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