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Pollux

Pollux (also known as Beta Geminorum) is a star in the constellation Gemini. It located at Right Ascension 7h 45.315m and Declination 28° 1.567'.
 

 

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Pollux

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Geminorum

Constellation

  Gemini

SAO Catalog Number

  79666

HD Catalog Number

  62509

FK5 Catalog Number

  295

Magnitude

  1.14

Spectral Class

  K0IIIb

Location

  7h 45.315m (Right Ascension)

  28° 1.567' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.628 (Right Ascension)

  -0.046 (Declination)