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Reticulum, Latin for 'net', is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky and one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. It was charted by French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille, who named it Reticulum Rhomboidalis after the reticle, the sighting device used with his telescope; his southern catalogue was published in 1763. Its brightest star, Alpha Reticuli, lies roughly 160 light-years away, and the constellation also contains Zeta Reticuli, a wide binary system known from popular UFO lore.
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What does the constellation Reticulum mean?
Reticulum is Latin for “net.” The name refers to the constellation's net-like shape and comes from its early astronomical naming history.
Who named the constellation Reticulum?
French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille charted Reticulum. He originally called it Reticulum Rhomboidalis.
Is Reticulum one of the official constellations?
Yes. Reticulum is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union.
Where can Reticulum be seen?
Reticulum is a small, faint constellation in the southern sky. Its low brightness makes dark observing conditions more useful than city skies.
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