Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for twins, and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. Its old astronomical symbol is (♊︎). Gemini Constellation

List of stars in Gemini

Abbreviation Gem Genitive Geminorum Pronunciation /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ genitive /ˌdʒɛmɪˈnɒrəm/ Symbolism the Twins, Castor and Pollux Right ascension 7h Declination +20° Quadrant NQ2 Area 514 sq. deg. (30th) Main stars 8, 17 Bayer/Flamsteed stars 80 Stars with planets 8 Stars brighter than 3.00m 4 Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) 4 Brightest star Pollux (β Gem) (1.15m) Messier objects 1 Meteor showers Geminids Rho Geminids Bordering constellations Lynx Auriga Taurus Orion Monoceros Canis Minor Cancer Visible at latitudes between +90° and −60°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of February.

Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for twins, and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. Its old astronomical symbol is Gemini, Sign of the Twins.