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).
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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 |
