Castor vs Pollux
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| Property | Castor | Pollux |
|---|---|---|
| Ký Hiệu | 66Alp Gem | 78Bet Gem |
| Chòm Sao | Gemini | Gemini |
| Phân Loại Quang Phổ | Class A — A-type (White) | Class K — K-type (Orange) |
| Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến | +1.58 | +1.16 |
| Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối | 0.62 | 1.08 |
| Khoảng Cách | 50.9 ly | 33.8 ly |
| Khối Lượng | N/A | N/A |
| Bán Kính | N/A | N/A |
| Nhiệt Độ | N/A | N/A |
| Độ Sáng | N/A | N/A |
Key Differences
- ◆ Both are the 'twin' stars in Gemini and are frequently compared as a pair.
- ◆ Despite being Alpha Geminorum, Castor is actually dimmer than Beta Geminorum (Pollux).
- ◆ Pollux is a K-type giant; Castor is an A-type main-sequence star.
- ◆ Castor is a remarkable sextuple system (6 stars in 3 binary pairs); Pollux is a single star with an exoplanet.
- ◆ Pollux's exoplanet (Thestias) made it the first giant star confirmed to host a planet.