Gemini Constellation for Kids: Facts and Myth
Summary
Well, the actual origin of the name probably comes from Babylonian astronomy where the constellation was associated with the minor gods Meshlamtaea and Lugalirra who really were twins. Castor and Pollux were half brothers of Helen and when she is abducted by the king of Athens, Theseus, they go on a quest to retrieve her and succeed. Gemini is mostly recognized for its two main twin stars which are very recognizable features of the night sky in the first few months of the year. When Earth’s orbit passes through a certain area filled with bits of dust, rock, and ice left by a comet a meteor shower occurs. Right ascencion: 7 hours Declination: +20° Quadrant: NQ2 Latitudes where it is visible: +90° to −60° Even though astrology is not a real science, it is kind of fun to know a trivial fact or two about it.