γ Reticuli (gamma Reticuli)

γ Reticuli is a variable giant star of spectral class M4 in the constellation of Reticulum.

γ Reticuli visual magnitude is 4.51. Because of its moderate brightness, γ Reticuli is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates

Apparent

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ Reticuli is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

γ Reticuli is distant 490.23 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's γ Reticuli (gamma Reticuli) rise, transit and set times from Nankengzai, Cina are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Shanghai):