Reticulum Constellation | Constellations In The Southern Hemisphere

RETICULUM CONSTELLATION – In this topic, we are going to know and learn about the southern constellation Reticulum, the Recticle.

It is the constellation in the southern sky. It means the “the reticle” or “small net” in Latin.

The constellation represents the small net at the focus of an eyepiece on the telescope that makes the latter capable of measuring star positions.

It was introduced in 1621 by German astronomer Isaac Habrecht II, who primarily named it Rhombus, which was later changed to its current name by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille.

The constellation houses the the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1559 and NGC 1313, which is also known as the Topsy Turvy Galaxy.

It is the 82nd largest constellation in the night sky and occupies an area of about 114 square degrees. It lies in SQ1, the first quadrant of the southern hemisphere.

Reticulum belongs to the Lacaille family, along with Antlia, Caelum, Circinus, Fornax, Horologium, Mensa, Microscopium, Norma, Octans, Pictor, Sculptor, and Telescopium.

Stars

Among the stars include: