λ Geminorum (lambda Geminorum)
λ Geminorum is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Gemini.
λ Geminorum visual magnitude is 3.58. Because of its moderate brightness, λ Geminorum is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for λ Geminorum (lambda Geminorum).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where λ Geminorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
λ Geminorum is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the λ Geminorum double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
λ Geminorum is distant 94.25 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 9 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's λ Geminorum (lambda Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):