The following nearest bright stars are found within 15.0 parsecs (48.9 ly) of the closest star, the Sun, and have an absolute magnitude of +8.5 or brighter, which is approximately comparable to a listing of stars more luminous than a red dwarf. Right ascension and declination coordinates are for the epoch J2000. The distance measurements are based on the Hipparcos Catalogue and other astrometric data. In the event of a spectroscopic binary, the combined spectral type and absolute magnitude are listed in italics. The list is ordered by increasing distance.
Stars within 10 parsecs These stars are estimated to be within 32.6 light-years of the Sun.
Stars between 10 and 13 parsecs These stars are estimated to be from 32.7 to 42.4 light years distant from the Sun.
Stars between 13 and 15 parsecs These stars are estimated to be from 42.5 to 48.9 light years distant from the Sun. A value of 48.9 light years corresponds to a minimum parallax of 66.7 mas.
See also Lists of astronomical objects Interstellar travel Lists of stars List of nearest stars and brown dwarfs List of star systems within 20–25 light-years List of star systems within 25–30 light-years List of star systems within 30–35 light-years List of star systems within 35–40 light-years List of star systems within 40–45 light-years List of star systems within 45–50 light-years List of star systems within 50–55 light-years List of star systems within 55–60 light-years List of star systems within 60–65 light-years List of star systems within 65–70 light-years List of star systems within 70–75 light-years List of star systems within 75–80 light-years Nearby Stars Database Search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) Stellar parallax
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