α Reticuli


α Reticuli is the brightest star in the constellation Reticulum. It is about 163 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 3.32 mag.

α Reticuli
Constellation Reticulum
Right ascension 04h 14m 25.48s
Declination −62° 28′ 25.89″
Apparent magnitude 3.32 mag
Distance (161.6 ± 0.8) ly
Bayer designation α Reticuli
Bright Star Catalogue HR 1336
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 19780
SAO Catalogue SAO 248969
Position of α Reticuli in the constellation Reticulum. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope