List of nearest Neutron stars

        Below is a list of known neutron stars in the vicinity of our Sun, organized by their distance to provide a better perspective of our stellar neighborhood. This catalog includes both nearby isolated neutron stars and more distant pulsars in binary systems. The list serves as a useful tool for astronomers and enthusiasts alike who wish to track the distribution of these dense objects within our galaxy and gain a better understanding of the vast scales of interstellar space.

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	Mass	Distance
RX J1856−3754 RX J185635−3754, 1ES 1853−37.9, 1RXS J185635.1−375433	0.9 M☉	400 ly
RX J1856.5-3754 RX J1856.5−3754, RX J185635−3754, 1ES 1853−37.9, 1RXS J185635.1−375433, RX J185635−375, RX J1856.5−3754, RX J185635−3754, 1ES 1853−37.9, 1RXS J185635.1−375433, RX J185635−375	1.5 M☉	400 ly
PSR J0108−1431	-	424 ly
PSR J1748-2021 PSR J1748−2021B, NGC 6440B, PSR J1748−2021B, NGC 6440B	-	727 ly
PSR J1748-2021 B	2.5 M☉	727 ly
PSR J2124-3358 2XMM J212443.8-335843, SUMSS J212443-335843, NVSS J212444-335835	-	881 ly
Vela Pulsar HU Vel, PSR J0835-4510, PSR B0833-45, 4U 0833-45, 2CG 263-02, 2E 0833.6-4500, 3EG J0834-4511, H 0833-450, INTEGRAL1 5, SNR G263.6-02.8	-	959 ly
PSR B1919+21 PSR B1919 21, PSR J1921 2153, PSR 1921 2153, PSR 1919 21, WSTB 12W15, CP 1919 21, CP 1919, LGM-1, PSR B1919 21, PSR J1921 2153, PSR 1921 2153, PSR 1919 21, WSTB 12W15, CP 1919 21, CP 1919, LGM-1	1.4 M☉	1000 ly
PSR B1257+12 PSR 1257+12, PSR J1300+1240, Lich, PSR 1300+1240	1.4 M☉	2313 ly
4FGL J1120-2204 4FGL J1120.0-2204, J1120 X1, J1120	1.7 M☉	2664 ly
PSR J1719-1438 PSR J1719-14	1.4 M☉	4000 ly
HD 153919 B	2.4 M☉	5155 ly
PSR J1728-4608 VAST J172812.1−460801	1.4 M☉	5177 ly
PSR J0337+1715	1.4 M☉	6021 ly
PSR J0348+0432 PSR J0348 0432, PSR J0348 0432	2 M☉	6939 ly
BP Crucis B	1.9 M☉	9593 ly
PSR B1620-26 EQ J1623-2631, PSR J1623-2631	1.4 M☉	12400 ly
PSR B1509-58 PSR B1509−58, PSR 1509–58, Hand of God, PSR B1509−58, PSR 1509–58, Hand of God	-	17789 ly
4U 1822-371 4U1822	2 M☉	23195 ly
PSR J1745-3040	-	49141 ly

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Research in Neutron stars

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.

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	4U 1822-371 23195 ly			X-ray Doppler tomography of Fe K emission in a low-mass X-ray binary 4U 1822-371 - a localized reflector at the accretion stream-disk overflow 7. 3. 2026
	PSR J1745-3040 49141 ly			The Evolution of Nulling in Pulsars 28. 2. 2026
	HD 153919 5155 ly			Constraints on cyclotron features and accretion regime in the high-mass X-ray binary 4U 1700--37 from NuSTAR 15. 2. 2026
	LAMOST J2354+3356 417 ly			Light curve modeling of the nearest neutron star candidate LAMOST J235456.73+335625.9 6. 1. 2026
	LAMOST J2354+3356 417 ly			FAST Discovery of Eight Isolated Millisecond Pulsars in NGC 6517 28. 5. 2024 (accepted)

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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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