Delta Geminorum

Wasat (also Wesat ) is the name of the star δ Geminorum in the constellation Gemini.

Wasat has an apparent magnitude of 3.5 m, belongs to the spectral class F0 and is about 59 light years away. The name Wasat means " middle ( of the sky) " ( from Arabic. Wasat as- sama ).

Wasat can ( very rare! ) As ekliptiknaher star from the moon and planets are covered. The last eclipse of Wasat by a planet took place on June 30, 1857 by Saturn, the next will take place on August 12, 2420 by Venus.

Coordinates for the equinox 2000:

  • Right ascension 7h 20m 7s
  • Declination 21 ° 58 ' 54 "
  • Individual Star third size
  • Gemini ( constellation )
Gemini (constellation) Light-year
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