Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac and is located in the northern celestial hemisphere. It was one of the 48 constellations described by the 2nd century AD astronomer Ptolemy, and it remains one of the 88 modern constellations today. Its name is Latin for twins, and it is associated with the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. Its old astronomical symbol is ♊︎.
Gemini and Jupiter
Part of the Gemini constellation with planet Jupiter, photographed with the Nikon D800 DSLR and the 85 mm lens at f 2.8 in Åva, February 7th 2026. Exposure was 20 * 30 s. The camera was mountted on the AstroTrac TT320X mount. Temperature was -7 centigrade and the moon was below the horizon.
Gemini and Jupiter
Part of the Gemini constellation with planet Jupiter, photographed with the Nikon D800 DSLR and the 85 mm lens at f 2.8 in Åva, February 7th 2026. Exposure was 20 * 30 s. The camera was mountted on the AstroTrac TT320X mount. Temperature was -7 centigrade and the moon was below the horizon.