Xi Sculptoris

ξ Sculptoris
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Sculptor
Right ascension	01^h 01^m 18.3^s
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.

Stars of Sculptor

Bayer	α β γ δ ε ζ η θ ι κ¹ κ² λ¹ λ² μ ξ π σ τ

Variable	R S Z RT SY VY VZ AI AL AP AU AV AW BB BU BW BX

HR	13 42 43 54 57 102 138 268 300 400 436 441 445 453 471 494 498 8802 8813 8871 8883 8914 8999 9026 9044 9058 9102

HD	3074 3605 4113 4208 6403 9151 9578 219580 219823

Gliese	Gliese 1 GJ 2005

Other	CD -38 245 GD 659 WASP-8 WASP-45 WD 0137-349

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