Xi Sculptoris

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ξ Sculptoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Sculptor
Right ascension 01h 01m 18.3s
Declination -38° 55' 00"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.59
Distance 628 ± 93 ly
(193 ± 29 pc)
Spectral type K1III
Other designations
HR 288, HD 6055,
SAO 192870, HIP 4770

Xi Sculptoris (ξ Scl / ξ Sculptoris) is a star in the constellation Sculptor.

Xi Sculptoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.59. It is approximately 628 light years from Earth.