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It's a close call, but Pollux is brighter. Pollux has an apparent magnitude of 1.15 whereas Castor has an apparent magnitude of 1.96.
(Note: the smaller the apparent magnitude the brighter it is)
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Why does star Sirius appear brighter than star pollux?
While Pollux is actually brighter than Sirius, Sirius appears brighter because it is several times closer.
In what constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux?
Castor and Pollux make up the heads of Gemini, the Twins.
What constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux on?
Gemini, the Twins. Castor and Pollux were the twins that give the constellation its name.
Who have been identified with the constellation Gemini - Apollo and Heracles Castor and Pollux or Tripolemus and Iasion?
Castor and Pollux (or Polydeukes in Greek).
What is the story of Pollux and Castor?
Click link below, then choose Castor from menu!
Why does star Sirius appear brighter than star pollux?
While Pollux is actually brighter than Sirius, Sirius appears brighter because it is several times closer.
When was Castor et Pollux created?
Castor et Pollux was created in 1737.
In what constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux?
Castor and Pollux make up the heads of Gemini, the Twins.
Who was the sister of Castor and Pollux?
Helen of Troy was the sister of the twins Castor and Pollux. Their mother was Leda, and their other sister was Clytemnestra. Pollux was also immortal whereas Castor was mortal.
Who are Castor and Pollux Married to?
The wives of the Dioscuri were the Leucippides; Phoibe (who married Polydeuces/Pollux)and Hilaeira (who married Castor). Hilaeira had with Castor: Anogon/Anaxis Phoibe had with Pollux: Mnesileos/Mnasinous
Who are Castor and Pollux?
In Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux were twins with different fathers, and were brothers of Helen of Troy.
What constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux on?
Gemini, the Twins. Castor and Pollux were the twins that give the constellation its name.
Who were the greek twin gods?
Castor and Pollux
Who is castor twin?
Pollux
Who have been identified with the constellation Gemini - Apollo and Heracles Castor and Pollux or Tripolemus and Iasion?
Castor and Pollux (or Polydeukes in Greek).
Who is the brother of pollux in greek mythology?
Castor is brother of Polydeuces (Pollux)
Who is the mother of Castor and Pollux?
Leda
