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Castor

Castor (also known as Alpha Geminorum) is a star in the constellation Gemini. It located at Right Ascension 7h 34.600m and Declination 31° 53.300'.
 

 

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Castor

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Geminorum

Constellation

  Gemini

SAO Catalog Number

  0

HD Catalog Number

  60179

FK5 Catalog Number

  -

Magnitude

  1.98

Spectral Class

  A1V

Location

  7h 34.600m (Right Ascension)

  31° 53.300' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.171 (Right Ascension)

  -0.098 (Declination)