Sculptor


Sculptor is an inconspicuous constellation in the southern sky east of the bright star Fomalhaut in the constellation Piscis Austrinus. None of its stars are brighter than 4th magnitude.

Due to its location, this constellation is fully visible only in southern central Europe (Switzerland, Austria and southern Germany).

Sculptor
Latin name Sculptor
Latin genitive Sculptoris
Abbreviation Scl
Brightest star α Sculptoris
Fully visible 50° N to 90° S
Observation time for Central Europe August – December
The constellation Sculptor. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope