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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

PHL 5038
2MASS J22203068−0041070, SDSS J222030.68−004107.3, WD 2217−009, WIRED J222030.69−004107.3, TIC 439847769, Gaia DR2 2677851743291189888
DAZ 0.53 M☉ 240 ly

TOI 1448
0.37 M☉ 240 ly

HD 128717
Gaia-ASOI-009, Gaia-6, HD 128717
1.2 M☉ 241 ly

Gaia-4
Gaia-ASOI-47, 2MASS J13580164+3141434, TIC 166669918
0.64 M☉ 241 ly

HIP 65040
BD+07 2634, NSN 641 A
G7V 0.93 M☉ 241 ly

15 Vulpeculae
15 Vul, HD 189849, NT Vul, BD+27°3587, FK5 1523, GC 27753, HD 189849, HIP 98543, HR 7653, SAO 88071
A4IIIm 2.4 M☉ 243 ly

Eta Aurigae
Haedus, 10 Aurigae, η Aur, BD+41°1058, FK5 185, GC 6226, HD 32630, HIC 23767, HIP 23767, HR 1641, SAO 40026, Eta Aur
B3 V 5.4 M☉ 243 ly

HD 155233
HIP 84056
K1III 1.5 M☉ 244 ly

HD 37792
1.1 M☉ 244 ly

TOI 421
BD-14 1137
G9V 0.83 M☉ 245 ly

Kepler-16
KIC 12644769, KOI-1611, 2MASS J19161817+5145267, TIC 299096355, Gaia DR2 2133476355197071616
K7V C 0.69 M☉ 245 ly

TOI 733
TIC 106402532, 2MASS J10373820-4053179, WISE J103738.22-405317.7, TYC 7714-00657-1, UCAC4 246-045192
0.96 M☉ 246 ly

TOI 1278
M0V C 0.55 M☉ 246 ly

HD 7977
HD 7977, BD+61°250, SAO 11703
G3 1.1 M☉ 247 ly

14 Andromedae
Veritate, 14 And, NSV 14599, BD+38° 5023, GC 32703, HD 221345, HIP 116076, HR 8930, SAO 73311, 2MASS J23311742+3914102
K0 III 1.1 M☉ 248 ly

HIP 98599
HIP 98599
F7V 1.2 M☉ 248 ly

HD 149026
TOI 2024, TOI-2024
G0 IV 1.3 M☉ 249 ly

Alpha Ceti
Menkar, 92 Ceti, HR 911, BD+03°419, HD 18884, SAO 110920, FK5 107, HIP 14135, 2MASS J03021680+0405226, TIC 328228602, TYC 58-1618-1, N30 623
M1.5IIIa B 2.3 M☉ 249 ly

HD 148352
F2 1.5 M☉ 249 ly

TOI 2141
TYC 1540-497-1
0.94 M☉ 252 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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