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Gemini

Gemini is one of the 88 constellations in the night sky and is named after the twins Castor and Pollux from Greek mythology. It is located in the northern hemisphere and can be seen from latitudes between +90° and -60°. Here are some interesting facts about the Gemini constellation:

  1. The Gemini constellation is easily recognizable due to its two brightest stars, Castor and Pollux, which represent the heads of the twins.

  2. The constellation is visible in the northern hemisphere from December through April.

  3. Gemini is the 30th largest constellation, occupying an area of 514 square degrees.

  4. The constellation contains several notable deep sky objects, including the Eskimo Nebula and the Jellyfish Nebula.

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