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Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. 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 symbol is (Unicode ♊). | Gemini is one of the constellations of the zodiac. 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 symbol is (Unicode ♊). | ||
Gemini lies between Taurus to the west and Cancer to the east, withAuriga and Lynx to the north and Monoceros and Canis Minor to the south. | Gemini lies between Taurus to the west and Cancer to the east, withAuriga and Lynx to the north and Monoceros and Canis Minor to the south. | ||