α Scl - The brightness of a constellation is often indicated by its brightest star, which has a magnitude of only 4.39. Its probable distance is 780 light-years. Just north of it lies the southern galactic pole.

ε Scl - A physical binary star with an orbital period of 1,200 years, whose components have magnitudes of 5.4 and 8.6 and are separated by 4.7". They can be resolved with a 100 mm telescope. Both stars have a yellow color and are located 92 light-years away.

κ1 Scl - A binary star with bright components of 6.1 magnitude and 6.2 magnitude, which are, however, located very close to each other - 1.4". Both have a yellow color.

τ Scl - A close pair (2.2") of bright yellow stars with magnitudes 6 and 7.1.

R Scl - Variable red giant, whose brightness varies in an approximately one-year cycle ranging from 6 to 8 mag.