Pollux is the brightest star in the constellation of Gemini. It has the Bayer designation β Geminorum, which is Latinised to Beta Geminorum and abbreviated Beta Gem or β Gem. This is an orange-hued, evolved red giant located at a distance of 34 light-years, making it the closest red giant (and giant star) to the Sun. Since 1943, the spectrum of this star has served as one of the stable anchor points by which other stars are classified.
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Classification
Constellation In the Other Atlases
In Constellation
Also in Divinity Atlas: the constellation this subject lies in.
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1. Wikipedia: Pollux (star)
Pollux (star), lead section
an orange-hued, evolved red giant
Pollux (star), Wikipedia - lead section, catalogue classification
Pollux is the brightest star in the constellation of Gemini.
Lead section
This is an orange-hued, evolved red giant located at a distance of 34 light-years, making it the closest red giant (and giant star) to the Sun.
- In Category: Celestial Objects, Pollux (star), Wikipedia summary
In Group: Red Giants and Supergiants, Lead sentence
This is an orange-hued, evolved red giant located at a distance of 34 light-years, making it the closest red giant (and giant star) to the Sun.
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1.91+/-0.09 M(sun)
Wikidata: Pollux
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