Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Reticulum |
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Abbreviation | Ret |
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Genitive | Reticuli |
Pronunciation | /rɨˈtɪkjələm/, genitive /rɨˈtɪkjʊlaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Reticle |
Right ascension | 4 h |
Declination | −60° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 114 sq. deg. (82nd) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars |
11 |
Stars with planets | 5 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | none |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | none |
Brightest star | α Ret (3.33m) |
Nearest star | ζ2 Reticuli (39.40 ly, 12.08 pc) |
Messier objects | none |
Bordering constellations |
Horologium Dorado Hydrus |
Visible at latitudes between +23° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of January. |