Eta Sculptoris

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η Sculptoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Sculptor
Right ascension 00h 27m 55.7s
Declination -33° 00' 26"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.86
Distance 548 ± 66 ly
(168 ± 20 pc)
Spectral type M2/M3III
Other designations
HR 105, HD 2429,
SAO 192545, HIP 2210

Eta Sculptoris (η Scl / η Sculptoris) is a star in the constellation Sculptor.

Eta Sculptoris is a red M-type red giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.86. It is approximately 548 light years from Earth. It is classified as an irregular variable and its magnitude fluctuates between +4.80 and +4.90.