POLLUX, in Astronomy

brightest star in the constellation Gemini; Bayer designation Beta Geminorum; 1992 position R.A. 7h44.8m, Dec. +28°03′. An orange giant of spectral class K0 III, it is the nearest giant star, lying at a distance of 35 light-years. Its apparent magnitude of 1.13 makes it one of the 20 brightest stars in the sky. Pollux is the brighter of the Twins, Castor being slightly dimmer.

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Essays in Astronomy
Book by Sir Robert S. Ball, William Harkness, Sir John Herschel, William Huggins, Marquid de Laplace, Ormsby McKnight Mitchel, Richard Proctor, M. Schiaparelli, Edward Singleton Holden; D. Appleton & Company, 1900
Subjects: Astronomy
...magnetic, changes in, how caused, 70 . Pole, North, physical and astronomical conditions at the, 25 ; wanderings of the, 22 . Pole Star, 23 , 25 , 28 . Pollux Geminorum , proper motion of, 279 . Polynesians, astronomy of the, 256 .
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Makers of Astronomy
Book by Hector MacPherson; Clarendon Press, 1933
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy--History
...position as for Sirius. In the case of Pollux, Fraunhofer recognized numerous but faint...the spectrum of Capella as well as of Pollux, and in the case of Betelgeux he remarked...laboratory at Heidelberg that spectroscopic astronomy was to be born. It was Gustav Robert
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Larousse Encyclopedia of Astronomy
Book by Lucien Rudaux, G. Vaucouleurs De, F. L. Whipple; Prometheus Press, 1962
Subjects: Astronomy
...magnetic 102 ; wandering of geographical 107 of magnetic 102 Pollux, elements 310 ; magnitude 325 Pons-Brooks, comet 232 Pons...volcanic eruption 107 , 110 ; see Stars, Sun, energy Radio astronomy 471 Radio observation 262 Radio sources in Galaxy 474 Radio...
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Popular Astronomy: Being the New Descriptive Astronomy
Book by Joel Dorman Steele; American Book Company, 1899
Subjects: Astronomy
...MYTHOLOGICAL HISTORY. -- Castor and Pollux are noted, -- the former for his skill...them. Afterward, Castor was slain. Pollux being inconsolable, Jupiter offered either...share his immortality with his brother. Pollux preferred the latter, and so the brothers...
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A Dictionary of Astronomy
Book by Ian Ridpath; Oxford University Press, 1997
Subjects: Astronomy--Dictionaries
...constellation of the zodiac, representing the twins Castor and Pollux of Greek mythology. The Sun lies in Gemini for the last week...constellations brightest stars are * Castor Alpha Geminorum and * Pollux Beta Geminorum . Zeta Geminorum is a Cepheid that varies between...
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The Sky
Journal article by Ray Forma; Teaching Science, Vol. 53, 2007
Subjects: Astrographic catalog and chart--Usage, Astronomical charts--Usage, Astronomy--Equipment and supplies, Sky--Observations
...the timing of successful astronomy evenings for students. The best time for an astronomy evening is usually six...UTC 29 March--Castor Pollux due N 8 April--Milky...Urania, the Greek Muse of Astronomy. He travelled to various...
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Caprarola's Sala Della Cosmografia
Journal article by Mary Quinlan-Mcgrath; Renaissance Quarterly, Vol. 50, 1997
Subjects: Architecture, Renaissance--Appreciation, Art, Renaissance--Appreciation
...two of whom were Castor and Pollux.(77) The impresa is prominently...the twin brothers Castor and Pollux who had demonstrated such love...frescoed infants Castor and Pollux in this Gemini panel may have...the relations drawn between astronomy and geography, and between...
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The Pinson Observatory
Journal article by Charles H. McNutt; Southeastern Archaeology, Vol. 24, 2005
Subjects: Coastal plains
...with Castor 2 above the horizon at 49 and Pollux slightly to the south. I can suggest...Possible stellar alignments to Castor and Pollux (setting) and Vega (rising) also exist...his unpublished commentary on Hopewell astronomy. I am particularly indebted to Robert...


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What's Your Sign?
Magazine article; Natural History, Vol. 102, April 1993
Subjects: Astrology, Astronomy, Constellations, Planets
...featuring astrology but not astronomy. The news that Reagans...a pamphlet called "Astronomy vs. Astrology," which...closest to the star Pollux this month, closing...the stars Castor and Pollux as reference points...Cleere writes on popular astronomy and is a founding member...
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Skylog
Magazine article by Joe Rao; Natural History, Vol. 119, July 2011
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth, Planets, Stars & galaxies, Venus
...considered one of the pioneers of astronomy. From 1751 through 1753...twin stars," Castor and Pollux. This morning the planet passes 5.9 degrees south of Pollux. 9 The bright star Regulus...left of the Moon. 16 Castor, Pollux, and - somewhat farther off...
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A Change of Scenery
Magazine article; Natural History, Vol. 103, September 1994
Subjects: Astronomy, Autumnal equinox
...concerned about the utility of astronomy, today these "unprofitable...spending tax dollars on astronomy. At the United States...the twin stars Castor and Pollux in Gemini. Mars rides...and writes on popular astronomy.
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Planet X
Magazine article; Natural History, Vol. 102, June 1993
Subjects: Astronomy, Planets
...just below the twin stars, Castor and Pollux, in Gemini. Venus is our only morning...later. Gail S. Cleere writes on popular astronomy and is a founding member of the International...dedicated to preserving the night skies for astronomy.
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Crash Landing on Jupiter
Magazine article; Natural History, Vol. 103, July 1994
Subjects: Astronomy, Comets, Jupiter
...collision draws near, check local papers or astronomy publications for updates on the timing...crescent moon. At the end of the month, Pollux, in Gemini, can be seen twinkling just...Washington, D. C., and writes on popular astronomy.
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newspaper articles on: Pollux in Astronomy  - 4 results

 
 
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ARCHIVE: Star-Studded Event, despite the Clouds; Night Sky for April Gill Pilfold of Birmingham Astronomical Society Reports on Latest and Forthcoming Events
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), April 1, 2006
Subjects: Astronomy--Calendars
...enthusiasts willing to share their passion for astronomy more than made up for the lack of stars...sunk into the west. Only Castor and Pollux, the Heavenly Twins in the constellation...Find out more from www.birmingham-astronomy.co.uk. Molly Yeardsley, nine...
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NIGHT SKY FOR MARCH: When a Whole New Universe Appeared through a Home-Made Telescope; BIRMINGHAM ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), February 26, 2005
...centres around two lead stars, Castor and Pollux of magnitude 1.6 and 1.2 respectively...stars - all lying 52 light years away. Pollux is an orange giant and lies 34 l.y...out our website on: www.birmingham-astronomy.co.uk Birmingham Astronomical Society...
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UK TRAVEL: Look to the Heavens for Glimpse of a Man-Made 'Star' Night Sky in May Gill Pilfold from Birmingham Astronomical Society on What to Watch out for over the Next Four Weeks
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), April 29, 2006
...constellation of Gemini (Heavenly Twins Castor and Pollux) where it will be 5 degrees south of Pollux on the 25th and 4 degrees north of a thin...Check out our website at www.birmingham-astronomy.co.uk Astronauts attaching a new 14...
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Weekend: Close Encounter with Saturn's Largest Moon; the Night Sky for October from the Birmingham Astronomical Society
Newspaper article; The Birmingham Post (England), September 25, 2004
...a telescope. Close by lie the heavenly twins, Castor and Pollux in Gemini. Uranus and Neptune are the only planets observable...on the march. Check out our website at: www.birmingham-astronomy.co.uk Huygens, a European Space Agency lander carried...


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encyclopedia articles on: Pollux in Astronomy  - 2 results

 
 
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Pollux , in Astronomy
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
POLLUX , in astronomy brightest star in the constellation Gemini ; Bayer designation Beta...magnitude of 1.13 makes it one of the 20 brightest stars in the sky. Pollux is the brighter of the Twins, Castor appearing about half as bright...
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Castor , in Astronomy
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
CASTOR , in astronomy kas t r, bright star in the constellation Gemini ; Bayer designation...position R.A. 7 h 34.1 m , Dec. +31 54. Slightly dimmer than Pollux , with which it forms the Twins, Castor has an apparent magnitude of...


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