Volans
Quick Facts| Name: | Volans
VO-lanz | | Meaning: | Flying Fish | | Abbreviation: | Vol | | Genitive: | Volantis | | Visible in Latitudes: | 10° thru -90° | | Viewing Season: | Spring | | Best Seen In: | March, 9:00 pm | | Transit Date: | February 5 | | Right Ascension: | 7.85 hours | | Declination: | -69.6 degrees | | Area: | 141.354 sq. degrees |
Star Diagram
About VolansVolans was introduced by Johann Bayer in 1603. Although it was originally named Piscis Volans, only the adjective, flying, has remained. Volans was also called Passer, the Sparrow, by Johannes Kepler.
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