The red giant star R Sculptoris in the constellation of Sculptor (The Sculptor)

This chart shows the location of the red giant star R Sculptoris in the constellation of Sculptor (The Sculptor). The star itself is marked with a red circle. This chart shows all the stars visible to the unaided eye on a good night. R Sculptoris itself is easily visible in a moderate-sized amateur telescope and its slow variations in brightness can be followed.

Credit:

ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1239b
Type:Chart
Release date:10 October 2012, 19:00
Related releases:eso1239
Size:3338 x 3470 px

About the Object

Name:R Sculptoris
Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Category:Illustrations

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