The Gemini constellation
Gem · Catalogue stars: 26
The constellation Gemini: 26 catalogue stars and 1 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Gem
- Catalogue stars
- 26
- Messier objects
- 1
- Brightest star
- Pollux · 1.2ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 37740 · 3.6ᵐ · G8III
- HIP 35350 · 3.6ᵐ · A3V...
- HIP 33018 · 3.6ᵐ · A3III
- HIP 36046 · 3.8ᵐ · G9III+...
- HIP 36962 · 4.1ᵐ · K5III
- HIP 30883 · 4.1ᵐ · B6III
- HIP 28734 · 4.2ᵐ · G7III
- HIP 36366 · 4.2ᵐ · F0V...
- HIP 37629 · 4.2ᵐ · K1III SB
- HIP 34693 · 4.4ᵐ · K2III
- HIP 32249 · 4.5ᵐ · K1III
- HIP 33202 · 4.7ᵐ · F0Vp
- HIP 37908 · 4.9ᵐ · K5III
- HIP 39424 · 4.9ᵐ · K2III
- HIP 38538 · 5.0ᵐ · A3V
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 54° | 36° |
| +55° | 59° | 45° |
| +45° | 69° | 55° |
| +30° | 84° | 62° |
| 0° | 66° | 66° |
| −35° | 31° | 61° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 23:26 |
| February | 21:19 |
| March | 19:33 |
| April | 17:40 |
| May | 15:46 |
| June | 13:40 |
| July | 11:36 |
| August | 09:35 |
| September | 07:42 |
| October | 05:53 |
| November | 03:52 |
| December | 01:44 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Gemini?
Pollux — 1.2ᵐ.