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Sculptor (constellation)

Sculptor is a minor southern constellation which was introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. He originally named it after a sculptor's studio, but the name was later shortened.

Sculptor contains the south galactic pole. It also contains the Sculptor System (the Sculptor Dwarf), which is a member of the Local Group.



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