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| − | '''Zeta Reticuli''' (ζ Ret, ζ Reticuli) is the Bayer designation for a wide binary star system in the southern constellation of Reticulum. From the southern hemisphere the pair can be seen by the naked eye as a double star in very dark skies. Based upon parallax measurements, this system is located at a distance of about 39 light-years (12 parsecs) from the [[Earth]]. Zeta 2 Reticuli consisted of one planet; Calpamos and three moons; [[LV-223]], [[LV-426]] and an unidentified moon. |
+ | '''Zeta Reticuli''' (ζ Ret, ζ Reticuli) is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_designation Bayer designation] for a wide binary star system in the southern constellation of Reticulum. From the southern hemisphere the pair can be seen by the naked eye as a double star in very dark skies. Based upon parallax measurements, this system is located at a distance of about 39 light-years (12 parsecs) from the [[Earth]]. Zeta 2 Reticuli consisted of one planet; Calpamos and three moons; [[LV-223]], [[LV-426]] and an unidentified moon. |
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Zeta Reticuli (ζ Ret, ζ Reticuli) is the Bayer designation for a wide binary star system in the southern constellation of Reticulum. From the southern hemisphere the pair can be seen by the naked eye as a double star in very dark skies. Based upon parallax measurements, this system is located at a distance of about 39 light-years (12 parsecs) from the Earth. Zeta 2 Reticuli consisted of one planet; Calpamos and three moons; LV-223, LV-426 and an unidentified moon.