α Sculptoris is the brightest star in the constellation Sculptor. It is about 800 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 4.27 mag.
| α Sculptoris | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Right ascension | 00h 58m 36.36s |
| Declination | −29° 21′ 26.8″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 4.27 mag |
| Distance | (780 ± 30) ly |
| Bayer designation | α Sculptoris |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 280 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 4577 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 166716 |
