Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2018-Oct-20
Exposures: RGB 51/52/54 x 2m = 5h 14m
Processing: SGP,MaximDL,Gimp
Telescope: CFF132,STF-8300M,GM1000
Guider: LE80,LSX2,GSO2X
Zeta Geminorum is the primary star in a multiple star system located in the Gemini constellation. This star is also known as Mekbuda.
Zeta Geminorum
(ζ Gem) is the bright star in the middle of the image.
ζ Gem is the brightest star in a multiple star system with the designation
WDS J07041+2034.
Besides ζ Gem, this multiple star system also includes
UCAC2 39130002,
HD 268518,
UCAC3 222-78010 and
UCAC2 39129951, all of which are visible in this image.
