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Gemini (constellation)
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Gem |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Geminorum |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ genitive /ˌdʒɛmɪˈnɒrəm/ |
| Symbolism | the Twins, Castor & Pollux |
| Right ascension | 7 |
| Declination | +20 |
| Quadrant | NQ2 |
| Area | 514 sq. deg. (30th) |
| Main stars | 8, 17 |
| Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 80 |
| Stars with planets | 8 |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | 4 |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 4 |
| Brightest star | Pollux (β Gem) (1.15m) |
| Messier objects | 1 |
| Meteor showers | Geminids Rho Geminids |
| Bordering constellations | Lynx Auriga Taurus Orion Monoceros Canis Minor Cancer |
| Visible at latitudes between +90° and −60°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February. | |
Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy. It is one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for "twins." It is from the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. Its symbol is &sq=crain_ford&lang=simple&file=File:Gemini.svg){kind=small}
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