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Reticulum
constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reticulum is a constellation in the southern sky.
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Quick Facts Abbreviation, Genitive ...
Constellation | |
![]() List of stars in Reticulum | |
Abbreviation | Ret |
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Genitive | Reticuli |
Pronunciation | /rɪˈtɪkjələm/, genitive /rɪˈtɪkjʊlaɪ/ |
Symbolism | the Reticle |
Right ascension | 4 |
Declination | −60 |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 114 sq. deg. (82nd) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 11 |
Stars with planets | 7 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | none |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | none |
Brightest star | α Ret (3.33m) |
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. |
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