Gliese Catalogue

The Gliese Catalogue is a scientific list of nearby stars primarily within 25 parsecs (about 81 light-years) from Earth. Named after astronomer Wilhelm Gliese, it includes stars like red dwarfs, white dwarfs, and other special types, helping astronomers study our stellar neighborhood. The catalogue assigns each star a unique identifier, often starting with "Gl" followed by numbers. It serves as a valuable resource for identifying nearby stars for research, understanding stellar properties, and searching for potential planets or habitable worlds. Essentially, it maps the stars close to us, providing a foundation for ongoing astronomical discoveries.