Castor

Castor is a white main sequence star in the constellation Gemini. it is the second brightest star in said constellation, although its Bayer designation is α Geminorum. It is a 6 star system, Composed of two white main sequence stars and four red dwarf stars. The two components of Castor C are also known as YY Geminorum.

Astronomical data

Castor Aa

Radius (in Solar Radii): 2.08 R

Diameter (in Kilometers): 2,907,888 km

Mass (in Solar Masses): 2.37 M

Distance (in Light Years): 49.15 ly

Spectral type: A1V (White)

Castor Ba

Radius (in Solar Radii): 1.64 R

Diameter (in Kilometers): 2,294,016 km

Mass (in Solar Masses): 1.78 M

Spectral type: Am (White)

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