Kappa Geminorum
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Gemini |
| Right ascension | 7h 44m 26.8s |
| Declination | 24° 23' 53" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 3.57 |
| Distance | 143 ly (43.87 pc) |
| Spectral type | G8III |
| Other designations | |
Kappa Geminorum (κ Gem / κ Geminorum) is a Class G8, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Gemini. It is occasionally called by the Arabic name Al Kirkab, meaning "The Vineyard Husbandman".
Kappa Geminorum is a multiple star system located about 140 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 62345 -- Star in Double System. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
