✨ Volans
Vol · flying fish · Southern sky
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Volans is one of the 88 modern constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union. Its name is Latin, meaning flying fish; stars within it are named in the genitive form Volantis.
Facts about Volans
| Constellation | Volans |
|---|---|
| IAU abbreviation | Vol |
| Genitive (Latin) | Volantis |
| Meaning | flying fish |
| Brightest star | γ Volantis (apparent magnitude 3.61) |
| Area | 141 square degrees |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
Deep-sky objects in Volans
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