Gemini
22 May to 22 June
Gemini, the twins, is associated with the mythical characters Castor and Pollux. Both are the brightest stars in the constellation. Despite the high visibility, Pollux is 34 light years and Castor 49.8 light years away from earth. In 1930, astronomers found the planet Pluto within the Gemini constellation.
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Notable stars in the Gemini constellation (can be seen with the naked eye) | ||||
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Name |
Bayer designation |
Flamsteed designation
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Other Names |
Apparent Magnitude (low number = good visibility) |
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Pollux |
β |
78 |
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1.16 |
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Castor A |
α |
66 |
|
1.58 |
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γ Gem |
γ |
24 |
Alhena, Almeisan |
1.93 |
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μ Gem |
μ |
13 |
Tejat Posterior, Nuhatai, Calx |
2.94 |
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ε Gem |
ε |
27 |
Mebsuta |
3.06 |
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η Gem |
η |
7 |
Tejat Prior |
3.24 |
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δ Gem |
δ |
55 |
Wasat |
3.50 |
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κ Gem |
κ |
77 |
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3.57 |
In October and November, observe the Gemini constellation on the eastern horizon. Six months later, in April and May, the constellation will be seen soon after sunset in the west.
Gemini Constellation
Good Traits
Bad Traits
- intellectual
- versatile
- analytical
- lively
- logical
- communicative
- tense
- nervous
- cold
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