Gemini
Gem
Rank: #30
514 sq. deg.
Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for twins, and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology.
IAU constellation map showing the boundaries and main stars
Gemini
| Genitive | Geminorum |
| Symbolism | The Gemini |
| Right ascension | 07h 00m 00s |
| Declination | +20° 00' 00" |
| Area | |
| Area rank | 30 |
| Brightest star | |
| Best visible at 21:00 | Variable |
Deep-Sky Objects Summary
30
Brightest Stars
14
Open Clusters
0
Globular Clusters
30
Galaxies
1
Nebulae
Brightest Stars
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Galaxies
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Nebulae
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