Pollux

Gemini · β Gem · HR 2990

HIP37826
Visual magnitude1.16
Right ascension (J2000)116.329°
Declination (J2000)28.0262°
WDS J07453+2802
IAU adoption2015/12/15

Name origin

This is the classical Latin form of its ancient Greek name Πολυδεύκης, a character in Greek mythology, the twin of Castor (α Gem). Reapplied in Renaissance times.

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