Sigma Sculptoris

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σ Sculptoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Sculptor
Right ascension 01h 02m 26.4s
Declination -31° 33' 07"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.50
Distance 227 ± 11 ly
(69 ± 4 pc)
Spectral type A1/A2IV
Other designations
HR 293, HD 6178,
SAO 192884, HIP 4852

Sigma Sculptoris (σ Scl / σ Sculptoris) is a star in the constellation Sculptor.

Sigma Sculptoris is a white A-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +5.50. It is approximately 227 light years from Earth. It is classified as an Alpha-2 Canum Venaticorum type variable star and its brightness varies by 0.03 magnitudes.