Tejat - μ Geminorum (mu Geminorum)
Tejat, also designated as μ Geminorum (mu Geminorum), is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class M3 in the constellation of Gemini.
Tejat visual magnitude is 2.88. Because of its brightness, Tejat is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for Tejat - μ Geminorum (mu Geminorum).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Tejat is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Tejat 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 Tejat double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Tejat is distant 231.70 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 55 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Tejat - μ Geminorum (mu Geminorum) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):