Gemini
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Gemini may refer to:
- Gemini (constellation)Gemini (constellation)Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for "twins", and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology...
, one of the constellations of the zodiac - Gemini (astrology)Gemini (astrology)Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the Zodiac between the 60th and 89th degree of celestial longitude. Generally, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between May 21 to June 20 each year...
, an astrological sign - Gemini twins, Castor and Pollux of Greek mythology
- Project GeminiProject GeminiProject Gemini was the second human spaceflight program of NASA, the civilian space agency of the United States government. Project Gemini was conducted between projects Mercury and Apollo, with ten manned flights occurring in 1965 and 1966....
, the second U.S. manned spaceflight program - Gemini ObservatoryGemini ObservatoryThe Gemini Observatory is an astronomical observatory consisting of two telescopes at sites in Hawai‘i and Chile. Together, the twin Gemini telescopes provide almost complete coverage of both the northern and southern skies...
, an astronomical observatory consisting of telescopes in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Comics and literature
- Gemini (DC Comics)Gemini (DC Comics)Gemini is a fictional character, a supervillain published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Beast Boy #1 , and was created by Geoff Johns, Ben Raab and Justiniano.-Fictional character biography:...
, a fictional supervillain in the DC Universe - Gemini (Marvel Comics)Gemini (Marvel Comics)Gemini is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The original Gemini first appeared in Avengers #72 , and was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema....
, a fictional character in the Marvel Universe - Gemini (Image Comics), a fictional superhero in comics created by Jay FaerberJay FaerberJay Faerber is an American comic book and television writer. Faerber is known for his work on Generation X and New Warriors for Marvel Comics, and The Titans and Connor: Spotlight for DC Comics. He later wrote his own creator-owned titles for Image Comics, including Noble Causes, Dynamo 5 and Near...
- Gemini Kanon, a fictional character in the manga Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada
- Gemini Saga, a fictional character in the manga Saint Seiya by Masami Kurumada
- Gemini (magazine)Gemini (magazine)Gemini is a Norwegian science magazine with a circulation of readers. It has been awarded with the Communication Association's prize for "the best Norwegian business magazine". Gemini is published by SINTEF and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway. Gemini is...
, a Norwegian periodical - Gemini PublicationsGemini PublicationsGemini Publications was founded in 1979 by John H. Zwarensteyn in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zwarensteyn had published Grand Rapids Magazine as a staff member of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce during the 1970s and purchased the publication when the chamber decided to sell it in 1979.In 1980...
, an American magazine publisher - Gemini (novel), a novel by Dorothy DunnettDorothy DunnettDorothy Dunnett OBE was a Scottish historical novelist. She is best known for her six-part series about Francis Crawford of Lymond, The Lymond Chronicles, which she followed with the eight-part prequel The House of Niccolò...
Computing
- Gemini (mail/news)Gemini (mail/news)Gemini is a proprietary mail and news client for Linux , Windows and Mac OS X. It was created by a British company, Intellegit Ltd., and is essentially a cross-platform version of Messenger Pro, a mail and news client for RISC OS....
, a mail/news reader program by Intellegit - Gemini chip, an updated version of the Apple Computer chip Mega IIMega IIThe Mega II is a custom chip from Apple Computer used in some of their Apple II product line. It was used particularly in the Apple IIGS microcomputer, and an updated version, called the "Gemini" chip, was used in the Apple IIe Card for the Macintosh LC...
- Gemini (issue tracking system)Gemini (issue tracking system)Gemini is a proprietary web-based issue tracking system and bug tracking system provided by Countersoft, Ltd.- Technology :Gemini is based on Microsoft's .NET Framework. It is developed using C#, ASP.Net,and Microsoft SQL Server...
Film and theatre
- Gemini (1999 film) (Sôseiji), a Japanese horror film written and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto
- Gemini (2002 film)Gemini (2002 film)Gemini is a Tamil language film which was released in 2002. It was directed by successful director, Saran and it was produced by the AVM company headed by M. S. Guhan and M. Saravanan. The film starred Vikram and Kiran Rathod in the lead roles with Kalabhavan Mani in a villain role. Kiran Rathod...
, a Tamil film starring Vikram and Kiran Rathod - Gemini, a 2011 romantic comedy film by Burleigh SmithBurleigh SmithBurleigh Smith is an Australian screenwriter, film director and actor. His films centre on relationships between men and women and often emphasise dry wit and desperate characters...
- Gemini (play)Gemini (play)Gemini is a play by Albert Innaurato.-Plot:Set in the backyard of a blue collar South Philadelphia neighborhood early in the summer of 1973, the comedy-drama focuses on the 21st birthday celebration of Harvard student Francis Geminiani...
, by Albert Innaurato - Gemini StudiosGemini StudiosGemini Studios was launched when Thiruthuraipoondi Subramanian Srinivasan bought a film distribution concern at an auction and renamed it as Gemini Pictures also known as Gemini Studios. Gemini Studios served as a breeding ground for innumerable artists and technicians for the south Indian Film...
, a film production house in South India
Performers
- Gemini (Chinese band)Gemini (Chinese band)Gemini is a Chinese rock band that consists of French composer, guitarist, and vocalist Gabryl and Chinese song writer, pianist, and lead vocalist Suna . They are also the first French-Chinese rock band in China....
, a French-Chinese rock band - Gemini (Portuguese band)Gemini (Portuguese band)Gemini was a Portuguese band from the 1970s. The members were Fatima Padinha, Teresa Miguel, Tozé Brito and Mike Sergeant.In 1977 they participated in the Portuguese national final in order to represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Portugal no coração...
, a 1970s band - Gemini (Swedish band), a brother-and-sister pop duo
- Gemini (rapper)Gemini (rapper)Gemini, also known as "Big Geminii", is a ChicÉano rapper born in Houston, Texas. After the song "Hypnotized" was released, he began to earn international fame. A remix of the song was released in 2008 featuring Flo Rida and Lil' Rob. In past times, Gemini has worked with artists such as NB Ridaz,...
, also known as "Big Geminii", American rapper
Albums
- Gemini (Alice Nine album)Gemini (Alice Nine album)-Personnel:* Shou - vocals* Hiroto - electric guitar, acoustic guitar* Tora - electric guitar, acoustic guitar* Saga - bass guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer, programming* Nao - drums* Tucky - engineer* Kenjiro Harigai - art direction, design...
- Gemini (Brian McKnight album)Gemini (Brian McKnight album)Gemini is the eighth album, released in 2005, by R&B artist Brian McKnight. The leading single from the album was "Everytime You Go Away". It was released somewhat at the same time as the second single "What We Do Here". The songs have not made much impact on the charts; "What We Do Here" only...
- Gemini (El DeBarge album)Gemini (El DeBarge album)-Tracklisting:#"Real Love"#"Cross My Heart"#"Somebody Loves You"#"Broken Dreams"#"Broken Dreams "#"Turn The Page"#"After You"#"Love Life"#"Broken Dreams "#"Make You Mine"...
- Gemini (Gemini album)Gemini (Gemini album)Gemini is an album by Gemini released in 1985. The album features songwriting contributions from artists such as Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, formerly of ABBA, and Anders Glenmark and Ingela Forsman...
, by the Swedish duo - Gemini (TQ album)
- Gemini (Wild Nothing album)Gemini (Wild Nothing album)Gemini is the debut album from the artist Wild Nothing, released on May 25, 2010, on Captured Tracks records.-Track listing:-Reception:Pitchfork listed Wild Nothing's "Chinatown" as the 73rd best track of 2010...
- Gemini: Good vs. EvilGemini: Good Vs. EvilGemini: Good vs. Evil is Krayzie Bone's fourth CD release . It was released on February 8, 2005. He signed a one-album deal with then newly established Ball'r Records . It was his first album in almost four years...
, an album by Krayzie Bone - Gemini (Einstürzende Neubauten album), by Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende Neubauten is a German post-industrial band, originally from West Berlin, formed in 1980. The group currently comprises Blixa Bargeld , Alexander Hacke , N.U...
- Gemini, by AtrocityAtrocity (band)Atrocity is a German Heavy Metal band formed in Ludwigsburg.-History:First started in 1985 as Instigators and playing grindcore, Atrocity arose as a death metal band with their debut EP, Blue Blood, in 1989, followed soon by Hallucinations, a concept album about drug use...
- Gemini, by Kasia KowalskaKasia KowalskaKatarzyna Kowalska is a Polish pop rock singer/songwriter/producer/actress.Her musical experience began in the 1980s when she sang as a female vocalist for numerous Polish bands, including Human, Fatum and Talking Pictures. In 1994 she started solo career releasing album Gemini...
- Gemini, by Sherina MunafSherina MunafSherina Munaf is an Indonesian actress, singer, and song writer. At 9 years old, she successfully launched her debut album, Andai Aku Besar Nanti. In 2000, she played a key role in Petualangan Sherina , directed by Riri Riza...
- Gemini, by Tasha ReidTasha ReidTasha Reid , better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae , is an R&B singer and rapper.- Early life :Reid was born to a South Korean mother, and an African American father...
Songs
- "Gemini" (D'espairsRay song)
- "Gemini" (Sponge Cola song)
- "Gemini", by The Alan Parsons Project from Eye in the Sky
- "Gemini", by Del ShannonDel ShannonDel Shannon was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, "Runaway", in 1961.- Biography :...
- "Gemini", by Eric Burdon and The Animals from Love Is
- "Gemini", by IsraelIsrael (singer)Israel Cruz is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer.-Albums:-Singles:- Songwriting credits :*Elen Levon**"Naughty" *Jessica Mauboy**"Been Waiting" **"What Happened to Us"...
- "Gemini", by Krayzie Bone from Thug on da LineThug on da LineThug on da Line is the second studio album by rapper Krayzie Bone. The album was released on 2001 on Thugline Records, Ruthless Records and Loud Records. He released the single "Hard Time Hustlin'" . The rap group Kneight Rieduz, also make an appearance on the album in "Kneight Riduz Wuz Here"...
- "Gemini", by Slayer from Undisputed AttitudeUndisputed AttitudeUndisputed Attitude is the seventh studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. The album is a collection of punk covers of bands like Minor Threat, T.S.O.L., D.R.I and The Stooges...
- "Gemini (Birthday Song)", by Why? from Elephant EyelashElephant EyelashElephant Eyelash is the second studio album by the indie hip hop band WHY?. It was released by anticon in the United States on September 26, 2005. The album is the first LP to include the current members of the band, which originally consisted of only Jonathan "Yoni" Wolf...
Other
- Gemini FM, a South-West England radio station
- Gemini Sound ProductsGemini Sound ProductsGemini Sound Products Corporation is a worldwide manufacturer of professional audio and mobile DJ equipment, including DJ CD players, DJ turntables, DJ mixers, professional amplifiers, loudspeakers, wireless microphones & DJ audio effects...
, a manufacturer of professional DJ equipment
Television
- "Gemini" (Law & Order: Criminal Intent)Gemini (Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode)"Gemini" is a third season episode of the television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent.-Plot summary:In this episode, Detectives Goren and Eames investigate the murder of an eyeglass store clerk, shot to death during what appears to be an assault case....
, an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent - "Gemini" (Stargate SG-1), an episode of Stargate SG-1
- "Gemini", an episode of Nowhere Man
- Gemini, a fictional villain in the animated series Thundarr the BarbarianThundarr the BarbarianThundarr the Barbarian is a Saturday morning animated television series, created by Steve Gerber and produced by Ruby-Spears Productions. The series ran 2 seasons, 1980-1981 and 1981-1982...
- Gemini AwardGemini AwardThe Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
, a Canadian television broadcasting award - Gemini NewsGemini NewsGemini News is a 24-hour News Channel from the Sun Network of India. Though the channel was launched in May 2004 with much publicity, it failed to attract the viewers. Critics have blamed poor technical standards for the channel's lack of popularity. Now, the Sun Network is planning to revamp the...
, an Indian news channel - Gemini TVGemini TVGemini TV is a Telugu language Indian Television channel offered by Sun Network. The channel's programming includes serials, films,interactive film-based programs, game shows and News....
, a Telugu-language Indian television channel
Transportation
- Gemini Air CargoGemini Air CargoGemini Air Cargo was an American ACMI cargo airline headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, USA. It operated worldwide cargo schedules and charters on a wet-lease basis....
, an airline of the United States - Air GeminiAir GeminiAir Gemini, also known as Air Gemini Cargo, is an airline based in Luanda, Angola, operating chartered passenger and cargo flights into Quatro de Fevereiro Airport on behalf of the local mining industry, as well as services for humanitarian aid missions....
, an airline of Angola - Isuzu GeminiIsuzu GeminiGeneral Motors sought a replacement for their world car T-body Kadett / Gemini, and this time, instead of building one design on several continents, they decided to build a world car in one location and export it to several continents...
, a car built by Isuzu- Holden GeminiHolden GeminiThe Holden Gemini is a compact car that was built and sold by General Motors-Holden's from 1975 to 1986. It was derived from the Japanese Isuzu Gemini, one of the many cars based on the GM T-car platform.- TX :...
, a car derived from the Isuzu model, made by GM-Holden
- Holden Gemini
- Marsden GeminiMarsden Gemini|-See also:...
, research glider - MS Gemini, a cruise ship
- Miles GeminiMiles Gemini|-See also:-References:* The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft , 1985, Orbis Publishing* Jackson, A.J. British Civil Aircraft 1919-1972:Volume III.London:Putnam, 1988, ISBN 0 85177 818 6....
, a British 1940s four-seat aircraft - Gemini, a development-stage codename for the 200Tdi Land Rover engine
Other uses
- Gemini (roller coaster)Gemini (roller coaster)Gemini is a hybrid wood and steel roller coaster located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Built in 1978 by Arrow Dynamics and designed by Ron Toomer, it is a racing roller coaster...
, at the Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio, U.S. - Gemini houseGemini houseThe Gemini house is a prototype design for a house that uses solar energy and efficient design.Roland Mösl created the concept in Autumn 1991. The name expresses a design goal: that the real estate on which the house stands will be used simultaneously for two purposes...
, a prototype solar-energy house in Austria - Gemini Monsters, a character type in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
- Gemini ResidenceGemini ResidenceGemini Residence is a residential building on the Islands Brygge waterfront in Copenhagen, Denmark. Built to the design of MVRDV, the building has been created by converting two former seed silos...
, a building in Copenhagen, Denmark - GeminiJets, a die-cast model airplane manufacturer
- BGO GeminiBGO GeminiThe Bulgarian Gay Organization Gemini was the primary organization in the LGBT rights movement in Bulgaria, based in Sofia.It was legally registered in 1992 by an HIV-positive gay couple and since then has grown to become the main LGBT organization in the country...
, a Bulgarian LGBT rights organization - Coleco GeminiColeco GeminiThe Coleco Gemini was an Atari 2600 clone manufactured by Coleco.-Technical specifications:* Processor: 8-bit 6507* CPU speed: 1.19 MHz* RAM: 128 bytes* Resolution: 160x200, 128 Colors -History:...
, a clone of the Atari 2600 game system - Gemini Man, a boss in the video game Mega Man 3Mega Man 3Mega Man 3, known as in Japan, is a video game developed and published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the third game of the original Mega Man series and was originally released in Japan on September 28, 1990. The game localized in North America later in 1990 and in European...
See also
- Gemeni, a village in DârvariDârvariDârvari is a commune located in Mehedinţi County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Dârvari and Gemeni....
Commune, Mehedinţi County, Romania - Gem (disambiguation)
- Gemelli (disambiguation), Italian for twins