The Reticulum constellation is a small group formed only by 4 main stars. There are currently 36 discovered stars in the region inside its perimeter. It is located in the first quadrant of the southern sky.
The constellation of Reticulum represents a reticle or a net.
Below you will find the full list of stars in the Reticulum constellation and their names as well as some general information about each of them.
Here’s what each of the columns means.
Proper name: This is the common name we give to some of the most prominent stars in the sky. These names have been passed from ancient civilizations and they are usually of Greek or Arabic origin. Due to the number of stars in the universe, most stars discovered these days do not receive a proper name.
Name: The scientific, Latinized name for the star.
Designation: Abbreviation of the scientific name or designation if it doesn’t have one. It is based on the Bayer catalog of stars.
Distance: How far away from Earth the star is. Given in light-years.
Visible magnitude: The brightness of the star as seen from Earth. Also known as apparent magnitude.
Absolute magnitude: The true brightness of the star, regardless of the point of view.
Stellar classification: Classification of the star according to its electromagnetic characteristics.
| Proper Name | Name | Designation | Distance (light-years) | Visible magnitude | Absolute magnitude | Stellar classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Reticuli | α Ret | 163.00 | 3.33 | −0.17 | G7III | |
| Beta Reticuli | β Ret | 100.00 | 3.84 | 1.41 | K0IV SB | |
| Epsilon Reticuli | ε Ret | 59.00 | 4.44 | 3.14 | K2IV | |
| Gamma Reticuli | γ Ret | 490.00 | 4.48 | −1.41 | M4III | |
| Delta Reticuli | δ Ret | 530.00 | 4.56 | −1.50 | M2III | |
| Kappa Reticuli | κ Ret | 70.00 | 4.71 | 3.05 | F5IV-V | |
| Iota Reticuli | ι Ret | 331.00 | 4.97 | −0.06 | K4III | |
| Zeta2 Reticuli | ζ2 Ret | 39.00 | 5.24 | 4.83 | G1V | |
| Eta Reticuli | η Ret | 380.00 | 5.24 | −0.09 | G7III | |
| HD 27304 | HD 27304 | 267.00 | 5.45 | 0.88 | K0III | |
| Zeta1 Reticuli | ζ1 Ret | 40.00 | 5.53 | 5.11 | G2V | |
| HD 28732 | HD 28732 | 329.00 | 5.74 | 0.72 | K0III | |
| HD 29399 | HD 29399 | 150.00 | 5.79 | 2.48 | K1III | |
| HD 22252 | HD 22252 | 851.00 | 5.81 | −1.27 | B8V | |
| Theta Reticuli | θ Ret | 462.00 | 5.88 | 0.12 | B9III-IV | |
| HD 28413 | HD 28413 | 642.00 | 5.94 | −0.53 | K4/K5III | |
| HD 20888 | HD 20888 | 189.00 | 6.03 | 2.21 | A3V | |
| HD 25346 | HD 25346 | 201.00 | 6.05 | 2.1 | F2IV | |
| HD 25170 | HD 25170 | 371.00 | 6.14 | 0.86 | K1/K2III | |
| HD 23697 | HD 23697 | 254.00 | 6.29 | 1.83 | K1III | |
| TT Reticuli | TT Ret | 388.00 | 6.34 | 0.96 | Ap EuCr(Sr) | |
| HD 26491 | HD 26491 | 76.00 | 6.37 | 4.54 | G3V | |
| HD 22382 | HD 22382 | 429.00 | 6.42 | 0.82 | K0III | |
| Tupi | HD 23079 | HD 23079 | 113.00 | 7.10 | 4.4 | F9.5V |
| HD 25171 | HD 25171 | 179.00 | 7.79 | F8V | ||
| HD 21693 | HD 21693 | 105.00 | 7.94 | G9IV | ||
| HD 21749 | HD 21749 | 53.00 | 8.10 | K4.5 | ||
| HD 23127 | HD 23127 | 291.00 | 8.56 | 3.81 | G2V | |
| R Reticuli | R Ret | 5015.00 | 9.23 | −1.71 | M4e-M7.5e | |
| HD 27894 | HD 27894 | 138.00 | 9.42 | 6.28 | K2V | |
| HD 23472 | HD 23472 | 128.00 | 9.70 | K3.5V | ||
| WASP-100 | WASP-100 | 10.80 | F2 | |||
| WASP-119 | WASP-119 | 1086.00 | 12.20 | G5 | ||
| NGC 1313 X-2 | NGC 1313 X-2 | 12800000.00 | 23.60 | |||
| WISE 0359-5401 | WISE 0359-5401 | 19.20 | Y0 | |||
| WISE 0350-5658 | WISE 0350-5658 | 12.10 | Y1 |