Pollux




Pollux is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini and the 17th brightest star in the night sky.



Pollux

Location: RA 105° 45' 18.95" | Dec 28° 1' 34.32"
Image result for pollux in night sky

Stellar Classification: Giant star, Spectral type K0III

Chemical Makeup: He, Li, Be, C, N, O, Na, Mg, Al, Si, S, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Y, Zr, Ba, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Th

Spectrum Analysis: 



Sources:

http://astropixels.com/stars/Pollux-01.html

http://www.cuckney.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/astronmy/ObservationsStarSpectroscope.htm

Ruland, F., Biehl, D., Holweger, H., Griffin, R., & Griffin, R. (1980). Spectroscopic analysis of Pollux relative to the sun with special reference to Arcturus. Astronomy and Astrophysics, 92, 70-85.

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