Sculptor

Quick Facts

Name:	Sculptor SKULPT-tor
Meaning:	Sculptor
Abbreviation:	Scl
Genitive:	Sculptoris
Visible in Latitudes:	50° thru -90°
Viewing Season:	Fall
Best Seen In:	November, 9:00 pm
Transit Date:	October 6
Right Ascension:	0.50 hours
Declination:	-32.4 degrees
Area:	474.764 sq. degrees

Star Diagram

Star Diagram: Sculptor

About Sculptor

This constellation was named "L'Atelier du Sculpteur" (the Sculptor's Workshop) by Abbé Nicolas Louis de Lacaille during his stay at the Cape of Good Hope between 1751 and 1752. It has since, however, been shortened simply to Sculptor.

Neighboring Constellations

Aquarius
Cetus
Fornax

Grus
Phoenix
Piscis Austrinus