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Gemini Constellation
Constellation Gemini the Twins Star Map

Gemini, the Twins (Gem)  

(JEM-uh-nye)


The constellation of Gemini, the Twins, is best viewed in Winter during the month of February. It's brightest star is Pollux at magnitude 1.15. The boundary of the Gemini constellation contains 11 stars that host known exoplanets.

      1. Pronunciation:
      2. JEM-uh-nye
      1. Meaning:
      2. Twins
      1. Genitive:
      2. Geminorum
      1. Abbreviation:
      2. Gem
      1. Constellation Family:
      2. Zodiacal
      1. Hemisphere:
      2. Northern
      1. Quadrant:
      2. NQ2
      1. Best viewing month*:
      2. February
      1. Right Ascension (avg):
      2. 6h 51m
      1. Declination (avg):
      2. 24° 49'
      1. Brightest star:
      2. Pollux  (1.15m)
      1. Stars with planets:
      2. 11
      1. Pulsars:
      2. 4
      1. Other:
      2. Technetium star

    * For southern latitudes, flip the season listed. For example, if a constellation is listed as best viewed in the summer in the month of July, in the southern hemisphere the constellation would be best viewed in the winter in January and would be upside-down.

    ** Circumpolar constellations are visible year-round in the hemisphere listed (and not at all in the opposite).