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Beta Geminorum (Pollux)

Beta Geminorum (β Gem), also known as Pollux, is a spectral class K0III star of magnitude 1.16 located in the constellation Gemini. β Gem is one of the brighter stars in Gemini and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta Geminorum
      1. Short name:
      2. β Gem
      1. Common name:
      2. Pollux
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K0III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.16
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 07h 45m 19.36s
      1. Declination:
      2. +28° 01' 34.7"