The Sculptor Constellation is a southern constellation that represents a sculptor's workshop. It was first introduced by the French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in the 18th century. The constellation is best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere and is located near other constellations such as Phoenix and Grus. Sculptor contains several notable stars and deep-sky objects, including the Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253), which is one of the brightest galaxies visible from Earth. The constellation is relatively faint, with its brightest star, Alpha Sculptoris, being of moderate brightness.