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A dedicated star

Tejat

deep red · Gemini · μ Gem

Dedicated to

Maya

by Her sister, June · August 12, 2026

You were born on the brightest night of my life. Whenever you feel small, remember: there is a star that has carried your name since before you could read it — and it is still up there, still burning, still yours.

This dedication

Dedicated to
Maya
Dedicated by
Her sister, June
Recorded
August 12, 2026
Held until
August 12, 2027

When this dedication ends, Tejat becomes available again. Want it? Put the date in your calendar.

Tejat at a glance

Constellation
Gemini
Other name
μ Gem
Catalogue number
HIP 30343
Distance
230 light-years
Brightness
Magnitude 2.88 naked-eye
Star type
M3 III
Colour
deep red
Best seen from
Almost everywhere on Earth
Right ascension
06h 22m 58s
Declination
+22° 30′ 49″

Coordinates are J2000 epoch, checkable against any astronomical source or planetarium app.

Where can you see Tejat?

It sits near the celestial equator, so nearly every inhabited latitude gets a view of it at some point in the year.

Tejat belongs to Gemini.

Frequently asked questions about Tejat

Is Tejat the brightest star?
Tejat shines at magnitude 2.88 — visible to the naked eye on a clear night, one of the few thousand stars with an officially recognised name.
How far away is Tejat?
Tejat is approximately 230 light-years from Earth. The light reaching us tonight began its journey around 230 years ago.
Which constellation contains Tejat?
Tejat is part of Gemini.
Can everyone see Tejat?
It sits near the celestial equator, so nearly every inhabited latitude gets a view of it at some point in the year.
Is dedicating Tejat an official astronomical renaming?
No. Tejat keeps its internationally recognised astronomical name. An AsterNym dedication records your personal name and message in the AsterNym registry without changing the star's scientific identity.

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AsterNym dedications are personal commemorative records: they are not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, do not change scientific catalogue names, and do not confer ownership of a star.