Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Gemini |
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Abbreviation | Gem |
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Genitive | Geminorum |
Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɛmɨnaɪ/, genitive /ˌdʒɛmɨˈnɒrəm/ |
Symbolism | the Twins, Castor & Pollux |
Right ascension | 7 h |
Declination | +20° |
Quadrant | NQ2 |
Area | 514 sq. deg. (30th) |
Main stars | 8, 17 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
80 |
Stars with planets | 7 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 4 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 4 |
Brightest star | Pollux (β Gem) (1.15m) |
Nearest star | Gliese 251 (17.99 ly, 5.52 pc) |
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. |