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[[Image:Gemini constellation map.png|thumb|right|338px|Location of Pollux in the constellation of Gemini]]
'''Pollux''', also called '''Beta Geminorium''', is an orange giant located in the constellation [[Gemini]] 33.7 light years away. Although Pollux has the [[Bayer designation]] of Beta, ([[Castor]] having the Alpha designation) it is actually the brightest star in the constellation. Pollux is the 17th brightest star overall in the night sky with an apparent magnitude of 1.15. In 2006 it was confirmed that Pollux has one known extrasolar planet in orbit.
'''Pollux''', also called '''Beta Geminorium''', is an orange giant located in the constellation [[Gemini]] 33.7 light years away. Although Pollux has the [[Bayer designation]] of Beta, ([[Castor]] having the Alpha designation) it is actually the brightest star in the constellation. Pollux is the 17th brightest star overall in the night sky with an apparent magnitude of 1.15. In 2006 it was confirmed that Pollux has one known extrasolar planet in orbit.