3.06
Apparent Mag840
Distance (ly)G8Ib
Spectral Type4,662
Temperature (K)Epsilon Geminorum, also known as Mebsuta, is a yellow supergiant in Gemini.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.06
Absolute Magnitude-4.15
Distance840 light-years
Spectral TypeG8Ib
Temperature4,662 K
Luminosity8,500 L☉
Radius105 R☉
Mass8.5 M☉
Right Ascension06h 43m 55.9s
Declination+25° 07′ 52.0″
ConstellationGemini
Notable Facts
- Also known as Mebsuta meaning the outstretched paw
- It is a G-type supergiant
- The star is about 8,500 times the Sun's luminosity