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Reticulum

Reticulum

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A small constellation in the southern sky near Dorado and Hydrus
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈtɪkjʊləm/
  • Specialized
: Reticulum

Examples

  • This is Reticulum.

    Justin and the Knights of Valour (2013)

  • The even race from Zeta Reticulum is said to have visited us many times and have shared advanced technologies and a holographic book of knowledge of the history of our universe.

    The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac (2024)

  • As a star gazer, I often enjoy finding the small constellation known as Reticulum in the southern sky.

  • During our astronomy class, the teacher pointed out that Reticulum is located near the constellations of Dorado and Hydrus.

  • On clear nights, the stars of Reticulum can be seen shining brightly alongside other southern constellations.

Surface Forms

Reticulum main

Etymology

Reticulum comes from the Latin word reticulum, which means 'little net'; early astronomers named this small group of stars after the net-like crosshair used in telescopes. So, thinking of a tiny 'net' in the sky helps you remember the name of the constellation.