Gemini, the Twins

Gemini, meaning “the twins,” is apart of the twelve zodiac constellations. This constellation represents the two twins, Pollux and Castor, from Greek mythology.

Gemini is well known for its position among the zodiacs; however, it also holds two prominent stars: Castor and Pollux, respectively named after the twins for which the constellation is of. In total, the Gemini constellation contains ten named stars: Alhena, Alzirr, Castor, Jishui, Mebsuta, Mekbuda, Pollux, Propus, Tejat, and Wasat.

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NAME: The Twins

AREA (in square degrees): 513.761

QUADRANT: NQ2

VISIBLE BETWEEN LATITUDES: 90°N – 60°S