Alpha Geminorum (Noun)
Meaning
A multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Alpha Geminorum, also known as Castor, is the second brightest star in the constellation Gemini and consists of six components.
- Located close to Pollux, the brightest star in Gemini, Alpha Geminorum is a prominent feature in the night sky.
- A multiple star system with six components, Alpha Geminorum offers astronomers valuable insights into the dynamics of complex star systems.
- Despite its complex structure, Alpha Geminorum appears as a single, bright star to the amateur astronomer.
- From a distance of about 51 light-years, Alpha Geminorum is an intriguing object for study in both professional and amateur astronomy.