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Sculptor (constellation)
Constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sculptor is a faint constellation in the southern sky. It represents a sculptor. It was introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. He originally named it Apparatus Sculptoris (the sculptor's studio), but the name was later shortened.
Quick Facts Abbreviation, Genitive ...
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Abbreviation | Scl |
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Genitive | Sculptoris |
Pronunciation | /ˈskʌlptər/, genitive /skəlpˈtɒrɪs/ |
Symbolism | the Sculptor |
Right ascension | 0h |
Declination | −30° |
Quadrant | SQ1 |
Area | 475 sq. deg. (36th) |
Main stars | 4 |
Bayer/Flamsteed stars | 18 |
Stars with planets | 6 |
Stars brighter than 3.00m | 0 |
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | 2 |
Brightest star | α Scl (4.30m) |
Messier objects | 0 |
Bordering constellations | Cetus Aquarius Piscis Austrinus Grus Phoenix Fornax |
Visible at latitudes between +50° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of November. |
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