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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), a dwarf galaxy which is a member of the Local Group. Mythology As it was introduced during the 17th century, there is no mythology associated with it. See Also *
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