Pollux

Gemini · Gem · β Gem · HR 2990 · HIP 37826 · magnitude 1.16

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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Astronomy

Official IAU information

Designation

HR 2990

HIP

37826

Bayer ID

β Gem

Visual magnitude

1.16

Right ascension (J2000)

116.329°

Declination (J2000)

28.0262°

IAU adoption

2015/12/15

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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