R Sculptoris
Overlaid DSS image of R Sculptoris, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around R Sculptoris
R Scl, CD-33 525, HD 8879, HR 423, SAO 193122, CCCS 68, HIP 6759, WDS J01270-3233A
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.72 | Right Ascension | 1h 26' 58.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 32° 32' 36" S |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Classification | C-N5+ |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 16, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright rich red! no companion noted, non-visual binary, a wonderful example of a carbon star worth a visit anytime one is observing in Sculptor
AAVSO data places R Scl brightening to 6.6 magnitude currently, recent data shows a range of 7.7-6.2
Steve Coe
Period 363 days; 6.1-8.8m; deep red― SAC Red Star Database
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R Sculptoris