3.93
Apparent Mag1,200
Distance (ly)F7Ib-G3Ib
Spectral Type5,780
Temperature (K)Zeta Geminorum, also known as Mekbuda, is a classical Cepheid variable in Gemini with a period of about 10 days.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.93
Absolute Magnitude-4.2
Distance1,200 light-years
Spectral TypeF7Ib-G3Ib
Temperature5,780 K
Luminosity2,900 L☉
Radius65 R☉
Mass7.7 M☉
Right Ascension07h 04m 06.5s
Declination+20° 34′ 13.1″
ConstellationGemini
Notable Facts
- Also known as Mekbuda
- It is a classical Cepheid variable with a 10.15-day period
- The star changes in both brightness and color as it pulsates