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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 69123
HIP 40344, IRAS 08123-3520, TYC 7129-4637-1, CD -35 4365, GSC 07129-04637, 2MASS J08141326-3529241, UBV 7929, CPC 18 3567, HD 69123, PPM 284973, UBV M 14130, CPD -35 2079, HIC 40344, SAO 198979, GC 11217, HR 3242
K1III C 1.7 M☉ 227 ly

HD 21997
- 227 ly

TOI 1648
TOI-1648
K2V 0.82 M☉ 228 ly

K2-288
LP 413-32
M2 V 0.52 M☉ 228 ly

HD 118660
TIC 171729860
1.8 M☉ 230 ly

TOI-2211
HIP 101503, HD 195755, TOI 2211, TIC 212253390, TYC 6920-00789-1, Gaia DR3 6796762076358897408, 2MASS 09252337-1555185
0.81 M☉ 230 ly

TOI-1238
2MASS J13253177+6850106, TIC 153951307, WISE J132531.75+685010.1
0.59 M☉ 230 ly

HR 4796
A0V 2.2 M☉ 231 ly

TOI 1739
0.79 M☉ 232 ly

HD 175167
G5V 1 M☉ 232 ly

HD 2134
GSC 09350-01182, PPM 366908, Gaia DR2 4635564769579703936, CD-78 13, HIC 1937, SRS 18492, Gaia DR3 4635564769579703936, CPC 21.3 42, HIP 1937, TIC 290575588, Gaia DR1 4635564765283483776, CPD-78 11, 2MASS J00242663-7815013, TYC 9350-1182-1
G3V 1 M☉ 233 ly

5 Vulpeculae
5 Vul, BD+19° 4015, HD 182919, HIP 95560, HR 7390, SAO 104831
A0V 2.3 M☉ 235 ly

TOI-6041
TIC 192415680, TOI-6041, TOI-6041
G7 0.89 M☉ 236 ly

TOI 3235
2MASS 13495398-4603583, TIC 243641947
M4V 0.39 M☉ 237 ly

TOI 1410
0.71 M☉ 237 ly

HD 203473
AG+04° 2898, BD+04°4656, HIP 105521, SAO 126740, GSC 00536-00696
G6V 0.82 M☉ 237 ly

TOI-6894
TIC 67512645
M5V 0.21 M☉ 238 ly

HD 126614
BD–04°3690, HD 126614, HIC 70623, HIP 70623, SAO 139932, PPM 197558, WDS 14268-0511, G 124-40, LTT 5698, NLTT 37355, LDS 4465A, 2MASS J14264827-0510400, NLTT 37355, TIC 287973473, TYC 4983-226-1, WISEA J142648.17-051041.4, Gaia DR2 3641697998570813952
G8IV C 1.1 M☉ 239 ly

BD+45 598
- 239 ly

TOI 1260
2MASS J10283500+6551163, UCAC4 780-023265, WISE J102834.71+655115.5, APASS 59325479
K6V 0.66 M☉ 239 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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