The
twins of Gemini refer to the brother heros Castor and Pollux. However, Castor
and Pollux were only half-brothers. Castor's father was the king of Sparta, but
shared the same mother (Leda) as Pollux. Pollux was the result of Leda and Jupiter.
The two brothers were among the famous Argonauts led by Jason. After the death
of his brother Castor, Pollux mourned to join him in the underworld, but could
not do so because of his immortality.
| CASTOR |
(Alpha
Gem) |
Propus |
(Eta
Gem) |
| POLLUX |
(Beta
Gem) |
Propus |
(Iota
Gem) |
| ALHENA |
(Gamma
Gem) |
Tejat
Posterior |
(Mu
Gem) |
| Wasat |
(Delta
Gem) |
Alzirr |
(Xi
Gem) |
| Mebsuta |
(Epsilon
Gem) |
Propus |
(1
Gem) |
| Mekbuda |
(Zeta
Gem) |
|
|
Right Ascension: 7 hours
Declination: 20
degrees
Visible
between latitudes 90 and -60 degrees
Best
seen in February (at 9:00 PM)
Gemini-
The Twins
