NorthGemini

NorthGemini is a constellation located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. The constellation is named after the twin Castor, one of the Gemini twins in Greek mythology. NorthGemini is bordered by the constellations Auriga to the north, Taurus to the northeast, Orion to the southeast, Canis Minor to the south, Monoceros to the southwest, and Cancer to the west. It covers an area of 757 square degrees and is visible between latitudes +90° and -60°. The constellation is home to several notable stars and deep-sky objects. The brightest star in NorthGemini is Pollux, which is a red giant star located approximately 34 light-years from Earth. Other notable stars include Castor, a multiple star system consisting of six stars, and Alhena, a blue-white giant star. Deep-sky objects in NorthGemini include the open cluster M35, which is visible to the naked eye under dark skies, and the planetary nebula NGC 2392, also known as the Eskimo Nebula. NorthGemini is also home to several meteor showers, including the Geminids, which peak in mid-December. The constellation has been known since ancient times and has been depicted in various cultures throughout history.