Reticulum

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Reticulum
Constellation
Reticulum
AbbreviationRet
GenitiveReticuli
Pronunciation/rɪˈtɪkjələm/,
genitive /rɪˈtɪkjʊl/
Symbolismthe Reticle
Right ascension4
Declination−60
QuadrantSQ1
Area114 sq. deg. (82nd)
Main stars4
Bayer/Flamsteed
stars
11
Stars with planets7
Stars brighter than 3.00mnone
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)none
Brightest starα Ret (3.33m)
Messier objectsnone
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.

Reticulum is a constellation in the southern sky.