Lambda Sculptoris
The Bayer designation Lambda Sculptoris (λ Scl, λ Sculptoris) is shared by two star systems, λ¹ Sculptoris and λ² Sculptoris, in the constellation Sculptor. They are separated by 0.29° on the sky.
λ1 Sculptoris
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Right ascension | 00h 42m 42.9s |
| Declination | -38° 27' 48" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +6.05 |
| Distance | 432 ± 70 ly (132 ± 21 pc) |
| Spectral type | B9.5V + A9 |
| Other designations | |
Lambda-1 Sculptoris is a binary star approximately 432 light years from Earth. The primary component is a blue-white B-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +6.7. The companion is an A-type star with an apparent magnitude of +7.0. Together they have an apparent magnitude of +6.05.
λ2 Sculptoris
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Right ascension | 00h 44m 12.1s |
| Declination | -38° 25' 18" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.90 |
| Distance | 372 ± 31 ly (114 ± 9 pc) |
| Spectral type | K1III |
| Other designations | |
Lambda-2 Sculptoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.90. It is approximately 372 light years from Earth.
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