Sculptor constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Sculptor (Scl) is a southern constellation covering 475 square degrees, number 36 of 88 by size. It has no bright stars — the brightest is magnitude 4.3, so you need a dark sky. It is best seen in the evening in November. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon. Its neighbours in the sky: Aquarius, Cetus, Fornax, Grus, Phoenix, Piscis Austrinus.
Area: 475 square degrees, 36 of 88 · Neighbours: Aquarius, Cetus, Fornax, Grus, Phoenix, Piscis Austrinus · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Sculptor
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When to look
The best time is in November in the evening: —.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Aquarius, Cetus, Fornax, Grus.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: α Scl (4.3ᵐ), β Scl (4.4ᵐ), γ Scl (4.4ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | not visible, behind the Sun |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| α Scl | blue-white giant | 4.3ᵐ |
| β Scl | blue-white subgiant | 4.4ᵐ |
| γ Scl | orange giant | 4.4ᵐ |
Sculptor FAQ
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Neighbouring and other constellations
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0