Mebsuta

MEBSUTA (Epsilon Geminorum). The name, strikingly similar to and easily confused with Mekbuda (the Zeta star of Gemini), "Mebsuta," also in Gemini, has a similar origin.

It lies in the northwest part of (6:55:18.7+25:22:32.5, ICRS 2000.0) of Constellation Gemini, the Twins -- west of Mebsuta (Epsilon Geminorum), northeast of Mu (Teja) and Eta (Propus) Geminorum, ...

[3943] epsilon Geminorum, a supergiant, is also known as Mebsuta (from an Arabic phrase referring to the outstretched paw), Melboula and Melucta. It lies on Castor's left leg.

The named stars in Gemini: (Greek alphabet)
Alhena (γ Gem), Alzir, (ξ Gem), Castor (α Gem), Mebsuta (ε Gem), Pollux (β Gem), Procyon (α Gem), Propus (η Gem), Tejat Posterior, (μ Gem), Wasat (δ Gem).

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