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Stick figure for Gemini (Gem)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollux | 1.16 | K0 · Orange giant | 34 ly | Named for the immortal twin of Greek myth, son of Zeus. The brightest star in Gemini has a confirmed planet — Pollux b — orbiting it. |
| Castor | 1.58 | A2 · White sextuple system | 52 ly | Named for one of the divine twins of Greek myth, son of Zeus and brother of Pollux. Actually a sextuple star system — six stars in one. |
| Alhena | 1.93 | A0 · White giant | 109 ly | Arabic Al-Han'ah, 'The Brand' or 'The Mark on a camel's neck.' Marks the foot of Pollux in the Gemini twins. |