510 B
510 B
| name | constellation | created_by | created_date | updated_by | updated_date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollux (β Gem) | Gem | editor.cs | 2023-11-05 15:43:48.605388 | editor.cs | 2023-11-05 15:43:48.605391 |
With a brightness of 1.14 mag, it is the 17th brightest star in the sky. It surpasses the brightness of the Sun by a factor of 33, and its diameter is 9 times larger. Unlike Kastor, Pollux is orange-red and has a spectral class of K0. Its distinctive shade can be seen with the naked eye. It is located at a distance of 34 light years.