Gemini (constellation)

Gemini

Constellation
List of stars in Gemini
Abbreviation	Gem
Genitive	Geminorum
Pronunciation	/ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ JEM-in-eye genitive /ˌdʒɛmɪˈnɔːrəm/ JEM-in-OR-əm
Symbolism	the Twins, Castor and Pollux
Right ascension	7h
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 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. Its old astronomical symbol is (♊︎).