✨ Reticulum
Ret · reticle · Southern sky
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Reticulum is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning reticle; stars within it are named in the genitive form Reticuli.
Facts about Reticulum
| Constellation | Reticulum |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Ret |
| Genitive (Latin) | Reticuli |
| Meaning | reticle |
| Brightest star | Rhombus (apparent magnitude 3.32) |
| Area | 114 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Reticulum
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