ρ Geminorum (rho Geminorum)
ρ Geminorum is a multiple hypergiant star of spectral class F0 in the constellation of Gemini.
ρ Geminorum visual magnitude is 4.18. Because of its moderate brightness, ρ 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 ρ Geminorum (rho Geminorum).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where ρ Geminorum is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
ρ Geminorum is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ρ Geminorum double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ρ Geminorum is distant 60.30 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's ρ Geminorum (rho Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):