Gamma Sculptoris

γ Sculptoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Sculptor
Right ascension 23h 18m 49.4s
Declination 32° 31' 55"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.41
Distance179 ± 8 ly
(55 ± 2 pc)
Spectral typeK1III
Other designations
HR 8863, HD 219784,
SAO 214444, HIP 115102

Gamma Sculptoris (γ Scl, γ Sculptoris) is a star in the constellation Sculptor.

Gamma Sculptoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.41. It is approximately 179 light years from Earth.

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