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- Gemini is one of the 12 zodiac constellations.
- In Chinese philosophy Pollux and Castor are stellar representations of nature's opposites Yin and Yang.
- Pollux and Castor were viewed as protectors of sailors by ancient seafarers.

-In the 2nd week of December every year, one can observe meteor shower from the Gemini constellation. This meteor shower is named as Geminids.
- The nearest star to this constellation is Gliese 251, which is at a distance of about 18 light years.

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Also known as Mu Geminrum is about 260 light years away from Earth. It is the left foot of the constellation.  Tejat was found during the Hipparcos Mission.

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Castor is slightly fainter than Pollux. Castor is the 20th brightest star, and is estimated about 51 light years away from Earth.  Castor may appear as one star, but it is actually three pairs of binary stars revolving in a complex way around a mass.

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The star is a red giant that has a finished fusing hydrogen and is now fusing lighter elements into heavier elements. The stars temperature is 4,627C. Is about 35 light years away from Earth

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Pollux star compared to the Sun and Sirius

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Pollux star compared to the Sun and Sirius

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Stars that are included in the constellation Castor, Pollux, Wasat, Mekbuda, Mebsuta, Tejat Posterior, Alzirr, Alhena, Propus. Other space objects Geminga, Mu Geminrum, Gamma Germinrum, star cluster 25

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The twins Castor and Pollux shared the same mother, Leda, the Queen of Sparta, they had different fathers. However Tyndarus, the King of Sparta. Pollux's father was the god Zeus, making Pollux immortal while his twin brother Castor was mortal.

The twins fought together in the Trojan War. When the mortal Castor eventually died, Pollux was distraught. Pollux’s father, Zeus, decided to make Castor immortal as well and the two of them are together forever as the constellation Gemini.

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Is located in Northeast of Orion, between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic. Best viewed during February, right ascension at 7 hours, declination is 20 degrees, is visible between latitudes 90 degrees and minus 60 degrees.