γ Geminorum (Latinised to Gamma Geminorum) is the star's Bayer designation. The traditional name Alhena is derived from the Arabic الهنعة Al Han'ah, 'the brand' (on the neck of the camel), whilst the alternate name Almeisan is from the Arabic المیسان Al Maisan, 'the shining one.'

Nov 20, 2015 · Fixed star Alhena, Gamma Geminorum, is a spectroscopic binary star system on the left foot of the Southern Twin in Gemini Constellation. Magnitude 1.91, Spectral type A1IV …

Jul 25, 2020 · Alhena, Gamma Geminorum (γ Gem), is a spectroscopic binary star system located in the northern constellation Gemini. With an apparent magnitude of 1.915, it is the third brightest point of light in Gemini, after Pollux and Castor. Alhena lies at an approximate distance of 109 light years from Earth.

The 17th century Italian astronomer Riccioli called it Elhenaat, but Alhena is now generally given to it, from Al Han’ah, the 4th manzil (Arabic Moon Mansion), gamma (γ Alhena), mu (μ Tejat Posterior), nu (ν), eta (η Propus), and xi (ξ Alzirr), in the feet of the Twins.

Apr 2, 2025 · Alhena is the 43rd brightest star in the night sky and the 3rd brightest star in Gemini based on the Hipparcos 2007 apparent magnitude. Based on a parallax of 29.84, Alhena distance from Earth can be calculated at being 109.30 light years away or 32.13 parsecs.

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ALHENA (Gamma Geminorum). A great many stars were named by the Arabs according to their positions within the Greek constellations. An equal number, however, have to do with their own culture, our star, Alhena, alluding to a "brand," the "mark on the camel's neck."

Alhena, also designated as γ Geminorum (gamma Geminorum), is a multiple hypergiant star of spectral class A0 in the constellation of Gemini. Alhena visual magnitude is 1.93, making it the 42th brightest star in the sky.

Alhena, also known as γ Geminorum (gamma Geminorum), is a luminous giant star located approximately 104 light-years from Earth. Its name, derived from the Arabic "al-hanat," translates to "the mark" or "the scar," possibly referencing its position near the foot of the twin Castor.

Alhena (Gamma (γ) Geminorum) is a bright star in Gemini marking the position of the twin Pollux’s left foot. Its name is derived from the Arabic word for a brand applied to the neck of a camel.