Gamma Reticuli — Star in Reticulum
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.51
Range
4.42 - 4.64
Period
25.0 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Short Period)
Spectral Type
M4III
giant
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.65)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
04h 00m 53.8s
Dec
-62° 09' 34.0"
Constellation
Reticulum
(Ret)
HR
1264
HIP
18744
HD
25705
SAO
248925
Bayer
Gamma
Variable ID
Gam Ret
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Medium+ | Medium | Medium |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Best season
Oct – Dec
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14Stellar Notes
Lb? 4.42 - 4.64V, 25d.
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