Gemini
Constellation

List of stars in Gemini
Abbreviation Gem
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.

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