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Gemini is one of the zodiac constellation. The constellation was one of the many that was described by astronomer Ptolemy in 2nd century AD.

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The constellation Gemini is based on the Ancient Greek story of Castor and Pollux. The constellation dates back before the 2nd century AD when it was cited by Ptolemy.

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Who discovered the constellation Gemini and in what year?

Neil Patrick Harris, 1945


Who discovered Gemini the constellation?

a person who has alot of spare time :)


When was Gemini constellation discovered?

Shortly after the Trojan war (bronze age) Gemini are the twins Castor and Pollux


How bright are the stars in constellation Gemini?

The constellation Gemini has different stars, with different brightnesses.The constellation Gemini has different stars, with different brightnesses.The constellation Gemini has different stars, with different brightnesses.The constellation Gemini has different stars, with different brightnesses.


The constellation Gemini is only visible from Earth for several months of the year because?

When the Sun is "in" the constellation of Gemini, that means that from our point of view Gemini is on the other side of the Sun, and is only "visible" while the Sun is up.


How was Gemini the star discovered?

Gemini is considered a group of stars making up that particular constellation. It was first used in the ancient Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts. The two stars Castor and Pollux found within the constellation Gemini are named after characters in this ancient myth.


What is the alternative name of the constellation Gemini?

Gemini is a constellation of the zodiac. An alternate name for this constellation is the twins or Castor and Pollux.


Who is in the constellation Gemini?

Gemini is the twins, Castor and Pollux.


What is the declination of Gemini?

The declination of the constellation Gemini is +20.


What state is the constellation Gemini closest to in the sky?

As our planet is continually rotating, it will depend on the time of year (season) as to where Gemini can be seen in the sky. And as the heavens are incredibly vast, you will be able to see the Constellation Gemini from numerous locations and not just from a solitary location (such as a state).


How did project Gemini get its name?

It was named after the constellation Gemini (twins).


How far is Gemini from the sun?

Gemini is a constellation, not a specific object in the sky.