Pollux is a close binary star system located in the constellation of Gemini. It consists of a red giant star as the primary component and a smaller dwarf star orbiting around it. The primary star is nearing the end of its life and has expanded to become a red giant.
Castor and Pollux are twin brothers from Greek and Roman mythology, known as the Dioscuri. They were considered the protectors of sailors and were associated with the constellation Gemini. Castor was mortal while Pollux was immortal, and they were said to have been inseparable in their adventures.
No, Pollux is not a white dwarf star. It is an orange giant star that is nearing the end of its life cycle. White dwarfs are remnants of stars like the Sun after they have exhausted their nuclear fuel.
No, Aldebaran and Pollux are different stars. Aldebaran is a red giant star located in the Taurus constellation, while Pollux is a giant star in the Gemini constellation. They can be seen in the night sky as bright objects, but they are distinct celestial bodies with different characteristics.
Leda, the Queen of Sparta, is the mother of Castor and Pollux. According to Greek mythology, Leda gave birth to the twins after being seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan.
In terms of size from smallest to largest, its Sirius, Pollux, Aldebaran, Rigel, Betelgeuse, Antares, and KY Cygni.
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)
Castor and Pollux make up the heads of Gemini, the Twins.
Castor and Pollux are two famous stars that make up the constellation Gemini. They are located near the feet of the twins in the constellation.
Pollux is a Greek God but he does not rule over anything.
The Pollux Star is located in the Beta Geminorum
Hellinsia pollux was created in 1921.
Pollux Gamelabs was created in 2005.
Pollux b was created in 2006.
Castor is brother of Polydeuces (Pollux)
Pollux and Castor were gods that represented death and life/immortality.
Castor et Pollux was created in 1737.
Pollux - video game - was created in 1991.