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Castor BvsMenkent

Castor B has a higher Declination (32 vs -36 °), while Menkent has a higher Luminosity (42 vs 16 × Sun), while Castor B has a higher Absolute Magnitude (2 vs 1 mag).

Brightness

3
Apparent Magnitude
2
2
Absolute Magnitude
1
16
Luminosity
42

Physical Properties

52
Distance
59
N/A
Surface Temperature
4,716
N/A
Color Index (B-V)
1

Position

8
Right Ascension
14
32
Declination
-36

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