Gliese 1 is a red dwarf in the constellation Sculptor, which is found in the southern celestial hemisphere.

Because of its proximity to the Earth it is a frequent object of study and much is known about its physical properties and composition.

This star's high proper motion was first documented by Benjamin Gould in 1885.

[17] This star has been examined for an orbiting companion using speckle interferometry in the near infrared part of the spectrum.

[18] Radial velocity measurements have likewise failed to reveal the presence of a companion orbiting this star.