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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


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


Lambda-2 Sculptoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.90. It is approximately 372 light years from Earth.

Bayer objects | Sculptor constellation | Binary stars | Blue-white dwarfs | Orange giants

 

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