Statements (396)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Dioscuri
gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:star gptkb:Sister gptkb:constellation gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:age |
approximately 300 million years
|
| gptkbp:apparent_magnitude |
1.58
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:boxing gptkb:Gemini gptkb:the_Dioscuri the constellation Gemini |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
approximately 10,000 K
approximately 8,000 K approximately 8,500 K |
| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Pollux
gptkb:Helen_of_Troy gptkb:Leda gptkb:Tyndareus |
| gptkbp:contains_star |
gptkb:Castor_A
gptkb:Castor_B Castor C |
| gptkbp:cult_status |
gptkb:Delphi
gptkb:Castor_and_Pollux gptkb:Castor_and_Pollux_cult in ancient Greece Dioscuri Cult |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
in various cultures
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| gptkbp:declination |
+31° 53′ 18″
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:art
gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Roman_mythology Art and literature various ancient artworks a boxer a skilled horseman a horseman |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:William_Herschel
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| gptkbp:distance |
approximately 51 light years
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| gptkbp:distance_from_earth |
51 light years
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:Henry_Draper_catalog
Hipparcos catalog Gliese catalog the Henry Draper catalog |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Tyndareus
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| gptkbp:has_color |
0.1
0.06 0.05 |
| gptkbp:has_component |
gptkb:Castor_A
gptkb:Castor_B |
| gptkbp:has_connection_to |
the Castor binary system
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| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
used for navigation by ancient sailors
|
| gptkbp:has_lore |
of his death and resurrection
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| gptkbp:has_luminosity |
approximately 50 times that of the Sun
approximately 20 times that of the Sun approximately 46 times that of the Sun |
| gptkbp:has_mechanic |
-0.020 arcseconds/year
-0.045 arcseconds/year -0.12, -0.01 arcseconds/year |
| gptkbp:has_radius |
approximately 2.5 times that of the Sun
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:the_Trojan_War
gptkb:the_Argonauts |
| gptkbp:has_sibling |
gptkb:Pollux
|
| gptkbp:has_spectral_type |
A1 V
A2 V |
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:spear the horse the boxing glove |
| gptkbp:has_type |
gptkb:star
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Castor
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| gptkbp:illustrated_by |
star atlases
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| gptkbp:included |
star charts
star catalogs constellation lists |
| gptkbp:is |
a mortal
one of the Dioscuri twins a twin of Pollux |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:Hero
gptkb:demigod gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:is_a_horseman |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:is_a_reference_for |
stellar classification
celestial navigation stellar distance measurements |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:brotherhood
fidelity The Horse the star Castor The star Castor |
| gptkbp:is_acharacter_in |
various modern adaptations
|
| gptkbp:is_approximately |
51.5 light years away from Earth
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Olympic_Games
gptkb:The_Argonauts gptkb:The_Harvest gptkb:Pollux gptkb:the_underworld gptkb:The_Olympic_Games gptkb:Sparta gptkb:Gemini gptkb:The_Stars gptkb:Horses gptkb:The_Underworld gptkb:the_Argonauts gptkb:Athletics gptkb:the_Dioscuri Navigation the concept of duality the concept of fate various mythologies the harvest the stars various myths and legends the zodiac sign Gemini the constellation's mythology the constellation Gemini the Dioscuri cult the Dioscuri's rescue of ships the festival of the Dioscuri the myth of the twins' adventures the rescue of Helen of Troy the theme of brotherly love the arts and culture of ancient Greece the Gemini twins in mythology the city of Tyndareus The constellation Gemini the twins in mythology |
| gptkbp:is_astar_in |
the local stellar neighborhood
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| gptkbp:is_astar_of |
gptkb:historical_significance
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| gptkbp:is_atype_of |
multiple star system
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Festivals
gptkb:Roman_mythology gptkb:ancient_Greece various festivals festivals in ancient Greece The Dioscuri festival |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Roman_Mythology
the story of Castor and Pollux |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a demigod
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
gptkb:immortal
a cultural icon a cultural hero a symbol of loyalty a demigod a legendary figure a hero a protector of sailors a symbol of courage a patron of athletes a protector of horses |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:literature
planetarium shows |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:horse_race
gptkb:boxing gptkb:boxing_match Horse breeding its historical significance his bravery his loyalty his wisdom his role in the Trojan War Horse Breeding its brightness his adventures his cunning his athleticism his role in mythology its brightness and visibility his skills in medicine being a twin its historical significance in astrology its historical observations by astronomers. his connection to the stars His role in mythology his role in the Argonauts Skill in Riding his skill in horse riding his athletic competitions his friendship with Pollux his skills in boxing his skills in horsemanship being one of the brightest stars in the Gemini constellation its multiple star system his participation in the Trojan War his skill in horsemanship his adventures with Pollux his horsemanship Skill in horsemanship being a skilled horseman |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:the_Olympic_Games
gptkb:the_Nemean_Games gptkb:the_Trojan_War gptkb:The_Trojan_War gptkb:navigation gptkb:the_Argonauts gptkb:the_myth_of_the_Golden_Fleece gptkb:the_Pythian_Games gptkb:Constellation_Gemini farming the afterlife the concept of duality the sea the arts the moon the sky the city of Sparta the city of Rome the theme of friendship the story of the Trojan War the sciences The Dioscuri Festival The Gemini Constellation the story of the Argonauts' journey the legacy of the Dioscuri the story of the Trojan War's heroes the Isthmian Games the idea of brotherly love The story of Helen of Troy the Gemini zodiac sign |
| gptkbp:is_located_at |
approximately 51 light years from Earth
|
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:the_Milky_Way
gptkb:the_Milky_Way_galaxy |
| gptkbp:is_mentioned_in |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Pindar's_Odes gptkb:Homer's_Iliad gptkb:Ovid's_Metamorphoses gptkb:literature various ancient texts various cultural references the works of Pindar |
| gptkbp:is_mortal |
gptkb:True
gptkb:true and dies while Pollux is immortal |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
amateur astronomers
amateur astronomy astrophotography star parties astrophysics studies |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
the idea of sacrifice
the theme of heroism |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
Pollux's immortality
|
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:Pollux
a staff a horse a skilled horseman a noble character a horseman |
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
gptkb:ancient_texts
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| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
astronomy literature
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| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
gptkb:Pollux
a figure of strength his brother Pollux |
| gptkbp:is_one_of |
the brightest stars in the night sky
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:The_Argonauts
gptkb:The_Dioscuri gptkb:Greek_mythology gptkb:Roman_mythology gptkb:Roman_Religion gptkb:Gemini_constellation gptkb:Gemini gptkb:the_Greek_pantheon gptkb:the_Milky_Way_galaxy gptkb:the_Roman_pantheon gptkb:the_pantheon_of_Roman_gods gptkb:the_Dioscuri multiple star system the zodiac the celestial sphere star clusters the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram the Winter Hexagon the night sky the starry sky the Hipparcos catalog the astronomical catalogues the pantheon of Greek gods the celestial navigation system the astronomical community's studies the local stellar neighborhood the zodiacal constellation the story of the Golden Fleece the stellar classification system the binary star classification system the constellation Gemini the Bayer designation system the constellation of Gemini the myth of the twins the myth of the twins' birth the star cataloging system the Castor system the night sky observation guides the mythological narrative of the twins the larger narrative of Greek heroes the binary star system with Pollux the myth of the Dioscuri the zodiacal constellation Gemini the Gemini constellation the Gemini twins the mythological tradition of the Greeks Mythological Twins The Gemini constellation The constellation of Gemini |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:sculptures
gptkb:Brave gptkb:theater gptkb:literature gptkb:Art_History gptkb:artworks classical literature paintings a protector of sailors literature and plays A skilled horseman the movie ' Clash of the Titans' |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:astronomy
the Bayer designation Alpha Geminorum Bayer designation Alpha Geminorum |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
star lore
various cultural texts |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Pollux
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:art
gptkb:astrology gptkb:Roman_mythology gptkb:literature gptkb:constellation Stars art and literature various works of art various sculptures and paintings |
| gptkbp:is_said_to_have |
a divine mother
a heroic lineage a mortal father a significant impact on mythology. |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:astronomy
astrophysics stellar evolution research its binary nature |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
gptkb:brotherhood
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
gptkb:navigation
navigation by sailors astrological practices |
| gptkbp:is_utilized_in |
astrological readings
|
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
gptkb:Northern_Hemisphere
gptkb:Earth gptkb:true Southern Hemisphere the northern hemisphere winter months to the naked eye winter months in the northern hemisphere |
| gptkbp:is_worshipped_by |
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:Roman_Empire gptkb:Delphi gptkb:Rome gptkb:Sparta gptkb:Ancient_Greece gptkb:ancient_Greece gptkb:farmers a demigod a hero a divine protector |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Castor_the_Horseman
gptkb:The_Tyndarids The Tamer of Horses |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:horse_race
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
1.58
approximately 1.58 magnitude |
| gptkbp:map |
celestial charts
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| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Leda
|
| gptkbp:named_after |
the twin brother of Pollux in Greek mythology
the mythological figure Castor mythological figure Castor |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
approximately 467 years
approximately 9.2 days |
| gptkbp:parallax |
0.063 arcseconds
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| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Michael_Sheen
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| gptkbp:right_ascension |
7h 34m 36s
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
a double star system
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| gptkbp:skills |
horseman
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| gptkbp:specification |
gptkb:Alpha_Geminorum
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| gptkbp:speed |
-5.0 km/s
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:brotherhood
|
| gptkbp:system |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:twin_town |
gptkb:Pollux
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| gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
gptkb:Cavalry
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| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the constellation of Gemini
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bison
gptkb:Michael_Sheen gptkb:The_Hunger_Games:_Catching_Fire gptkb:The_Hunger_Games:_Mockingjay_–_Part_1 gptkb:Argo gptkb:Gemini gptkb:The_Hunger_Games |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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