π Geminorum (pi Geminorum)
π Geminorum is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class M1 in the constellation of Gemini.
π Geminorum visual magnitude is 5.14. Because of its faintness, π Geminorum is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for π Geminorum (pi Geminorum).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where π Geminorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
π Geminorum is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the π Geminorum double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
π Geminorum is distant 562.07 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 12 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's π Geminorum (pi Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):