Iota Geminorum

Starbox short
name = Iota Geminorum
epoch = J2000.0
constell = Gemini
ra = 7^h 25^m 43.6^s
dec = 27° 47' 53"
spectral = G9III
appmag_v = 3.78
dist_ly = 326
dist_pc = 100
names = 60 Geminorum, HD 58207, HR 2821, SAO 79374, FK5 282, NSV --, BD +28 1385, HIP 36046

Iota Geminorum (ι Gem / ι Geminorum) is a Class G9, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Gemini. It is called by the proper name Propus, meaning "forefoot" in Arabic. Also it is occasionally called by the name Yin-Yang, a Chinese name (originally applied to α Gem and β Gem) referring to the Two Fundamental Principles that govern nature and the universe.

Iota Geminorum is a variable star located about 325 light-years from Earth. It forms an unequal pair with 59 Geminorum (app. mag. 5.77; Class F4III), which is more or less the same distance away.

References

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External links

* [http://www.alcyone.de/SIT/bsc/ Yale Bright Star Catalog; click on Gemini]