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Revision as of 11:17, 1 November 2007
Volans is a constellation in the southern sky which was first introduced by P. D. Keyser and added to the atlas "Uranometria" by Johann Bayer in 1603. This constellation is surrounded by Carina, Pictor, Dorado, Mensa and Chamaeleon.
| Volans | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Volans |
| Latin genitive | Volantis |
| International abbreviation | Vol |
| Number of stars | 46 |
| Symbology | flying fish |
Remarkable objects
- α Volantis
- β Volantis
- δ Volantis
- ε Volantis
- NGC 2442