Reticulum constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Reticulum (Ret) is a southern constellation covering 114 square degrees, number 82 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Rhombus, a yellow bright giant, magnitude 3.3. It is best seen in the evening in January. It never rises over London — it is visible south of 18° north. Its neighbours in the sky: Dorado, Horologium, Hydrus.
Area: 114 square degrees, 82 of 88 · Neighbours: Dorado, Horologium, Hydrus · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Reticulum
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Where it is visible
The constellation rises above the horizon south of 18° north and is well seen from the southern hemisphere.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Dorado, Horologium, Hydrus.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Rhombus (3.3ᵐ), β Ret (3.8ᵐ), ε Ret (4.4ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | never rises |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Rhombus · α Ret | yellow bright giant | 3.3ᵐ |
| β Ret | orange giant | 3.8ᵐ |
| ε Ret | orange subgiant | 4.4ᵐ |
| δ Ret | red giant | 4.6ᵐ |
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0