Stargazing #3 - Gemini

flatman (59)in #starconstellations • 7 years ago

Stargazing #3 - Gemini

Gemini is one of the zodiac constellations, first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. The constellation represents the twins Castor and Pollux.

Gemini constellation represents the twins Castor and Polydeuces in Greek mythology. The brothers were also known as the Dioscuri, which means “sons of Zeus.” In most versions of the myth, however, only Polydeuces was Zeus’ son, and Castor was the son of the mortal King Tyndareus of Sparta.

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Join me in mapping the night sky, find your camera and point it at the stars, take some shots and mark the constellations like i did. Use the tag #StarConstellations that way we can gather all of the 88 star constellations from around the world in one place.

Location: Jæren, Norway
Camera: Nikon P900
No filter have been used
No editing have been made to these photos
Photographer: @flatman

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7 years ago in #starconstellations by flatman (59)

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erlendgroseth (60) 7 years ago

Hi @Flatman,
Again, cool project. Gemini was one of my favorites when I was a kid. There is a lot of snacks there for a small telescope as well. I think the first real double star I ever spotted was one in Gemini. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu_Geminorum
Cheers, Erlend.
(I'll see if I can find an image of Gemini later today.)