List of nearest Brown dwarfs

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Stars 1-20

		Mass	Distance
Luhman 16 LUH 16, Luhman–WISE 1, WISE J104915.57−531906.1, DENIS-P J104919.0−531910, 2MASS J10491891−5319100, IRAS Z10473-5303, AKARI J1049166−531907, GSC2.2 S11132026703, GSC2.3 S4BM006703	L7.5	0.03 M☉	6.5 ly
Luhman 16 B	T0.5	0.03 M☉	6.5 ly
WISE 0855-0714 WISEA J085510.74-071442.5, WISE J085510.83-071442.5	Y2	0.01 M☉	7.3 ly
2MASS J1812-2608 2MASS J18121245-2608024, IRAS 18090-2608, TIC 264867486, OGLE BLG-LPV-225466, Gaia DR2 4064714550310189440	T	0.02 M☉	11.6 ly
Epsion Indi Bb	T6	0.05 M☉	12 ly
Epsion Indi Ba	T1	0.07 M☉	12.1 ly
SCR 1845-6357 B SCR 1845B, SCR J1845-6357B	T6	0.03 M☉	12.6 ly
WISE J053516.80-750024.9 WISE 0535-7500	Y1:+	-	13 ly
DEN 1048-3956 2MASS J10481463−3956062, DENIS J104814.6-395606	L0	0.07 M☉	13.2 ly
WISE J0722-0540 WISEPA J072227.27−054029.9, UGPS 0722−05, UGPS J072227.51-054031.2	T9	0.02 M☉	13.3 ly
Gaia DR2 4129144660321847040 Gaia DR3 4129144660325549184		-	13.4 ly
2MASS J0429+3806 2MASS J04292568+3806095, UPM J0429+3806		0.02 M☉	14.4 ly
DEN 0255-4700 2MUCD 10158, DENIS-P J025503.3−470049, 2MASS J02550357−4700509, DENIS-P J025503.5−470050, DENIS-P J0255.0−4700, 2MASSI 0255035−470050	T8.5	0.04 M☉	15.9 ly
WISE 1639-6847 WISE J163940.83−684738.6, W1639, GJ 12393, Gliese 12393, WISEPC J163940.83-684738.6	Y0pec	-	16.1 ly
WISE J0521+1025 WISE J052126.29+102528.4, 2MASS J05212615+1025328, TIC 443763158, WISEA J052126.30+102528.3	T7.5	-	16.3 ly
2MASS 0939-2448 2MASS J09393548−2448279, 2MASS J09393548-2448279	T8	0.03 M☉	16.6 ly
WISE J1506+7027 WISEPC J150649.97+702736.0, 2MASS J15065257+7027247, WISE J150649.97+702736.1, TIC 232535619, EQ J1506+7027	T6	0.09 M☉	16.8 ly
2MASS J08173001-6155158 DENIS J081730.0-615520, TIC 309290163, WISEA J081729.76-615503.8, Gaia DR2 5278042880077383040	T6	0.01 M☉	17 ly
2MASS 0939-2448 B	T8	0.03 M☉	17.4 ly
2MASS J0254+0223 2MASS J02540788+0223563, ULAS J025409.58+022358.7, WISEA J025409.55+022358.5, WISE J025409.51+022358.6, PSO J043.5+02	T8	0.06 M☉	17.6 ly

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Research in Brown dwarfs

Browse the latest scientific studies on stars and exoplanets in our galaxy. Stellar Catalog provides access to scientific data from astrophysics and stellar or planetary astronomy. It's a resource for anyone interested in the newest discoveries about what lies beyond our solar system.

Latest discoveries

DENIS J0534-1048 777 ly		Detection of circumstellar disks around nearby young brown dwarf candidates 27. 2. 2026
TIC 934489 1722 ly		Unraveling the Brown Dwarf Desert: Four New Discoveries and a Unifying, Period-Coded Picture 5. 2. 2026
WISE 0458+6434 30.1 ly		HCN and C2H2 in the atmosphere of a T8.5+T9 brown dwarf binary 20. 2. 2025
TOI 5389 636 ly	+1	Searching for GEMS: Discovery and Characterization of Two Brown Dwarfs Around M Dwarfs 29. 1. 2025
Gaia-4 241 ly	+1	Gaia-4b and 5b: Radial Velocity Confirmation of Gaia Astrometric Orbital Solutions Reveal a Massive Planet and a Brown Dwarf Orbiting Low-mass Stars 25. 11. 2024

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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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Stars

Stars are enormous spheres of hot gas that shine by generating energy through nuclear fusion in their cores. Most stars are made primarily of hydrogen and helium. In the center of a star, intense pressure and temperature cause hydrogen atoms to fuse into helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy as light and heat.

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