proper noun
reticulum
A small southern constellation near Dorado and Hydrus.
Reticulum is a small southern constellation near Dorado and Hydrus.
Etymology
Latin reticulum means a little net. The constellation’s name refers to a reticle, the network of lines used in an optical instrument.
More examples
- We use a star chart to find Reticulum.
- The astronomer points out Reticulum in the southern sky.
- This sky map labels the brightest stars in Reticulum.
Forms
Reticulum
constellation noun — A named pattern of stars in the sky.