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The beta star of Gemini is Pollux.
The two bright stars of Gemini are Castor and Pollux.
Although Pollux is the brightest star in Gemini, Castor was named alpha-Gemini (despite being second brightest), therefore, Pollux is beta-Gemini.
Pollux is the one more southerly and easterly.
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How did the star castor get its name?
Castor is one of the twin sons of Zeus and Leda along with Pollux the twins of the constellation Gemini.
What is the brightest star in Gemini?
Pollux, the head of the more easterly of the two twins (who is also named Pollux). Interestingly (and somewhat confusingly for people who think the designations run in order of brightness), Pollux is actually Beta Geminorum, not Alpha Geminorum (aka Castor).
What type of star is Gemini?
Gemini is a constellation, not a single star. The constellation contains 80 stars which appear in the Bayer/Flamsteed catalogues.
In what constellation would you find the star Aldebaran?
Aldebaran is the brightest star in the constellation of the Gemini
What is the meaning of Sirius the brightest star of Gemini?
Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. The brightest star in the constellation Gemini is Pollux with a magnitude of 1.2.
What is a special feature found in the constellation Gemini?
Pollux is the brightest star in Gemini
What does Gemini look like?
The constellation Gemini looks like two lines of stars in the winter sky. At the top of each line is a bright star - Castor and Pollux - representing the heads of the celestial twins. The constellation is located in between Taurus and Cancer. Gemini can be see all winter long.
What is the beta and alpha star of the constellation Aries?
Alpha Arietis (Hamal) is the brightest star in Aries. Beta Arietis (Sheratan) is the blue-white beta star of the constellation Aries.
Where is the star Castor?
Castor is the second brightest star in the constellation Gemini.
Does Gemini have a star?
Yes, otherwise it wouldn't be a constellation
Which star in the constellation Gemini is the most luminous?
Pollux
What is pollux?
I agree with your correspondent 'Wiki User'', However, from Classical Greece, Pollux was one of a pair of twins. The other twin was 'Castor'. You will find both stars , Castor & Pollux, in the constellation of Gemini, the heavenly twins.
