Castor

Gemini · α Gem · HR 2891

HIP36850
Visual magnitude1.98
Right ascension (J2000)113.649°
Declination (J2000)31.8883°
WDS J07346+3153
IAU adoption2016/06/30

Name origin

From its ancient Greek name Κάστωρ, a character in Greek mythology, the twin of Pollux (β Gem). Reapplied in Renaissance times.

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