Pictor B is a star located in the constellation of Pictor, which is known for its distinctive shape resembling a painter's easel. This star is classified as a red giant, indicating that it has expanded and cooled after exhausting the hydrogen in its core. Pictor B is approximately 60 light-years away from Earth and is part of a binary star system. Its brightness and color make it an interesting object for amateur astronomers, as it can be observed with small telescopes.