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Volans

Volans

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A small group of stars in the southern sky that looks like a flying fish
  • proper noun
: Volans
  • Look at Volans!

Examples

  • Unlike the more famous Orion, Volans is relatively faint and often overlooked by amateur astronomers.

  • In star charts, Volans is depicted as a flying fish near the constellations Dorado and Carina.

  • The constellation Volans is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere during autumn.

  • The constellation Volans is visible in the southern hemisphere.

  • In the southern hemisphere, Volans is often recognized as a representation of a flying fish amongst the stars.

  • The constellation Volans can be seen near Dorado, making it a fascinating target for stargazers.

  • When observing the night sky, look for Volans to find a small constellation shaped like a fish.

Compounds

Glaucomys volans
  • Specialized
9.9

A small nocturnal flying squirrel with large eyes that glides between trees

Surface Forms

Volans main

Etymology

The word Volans comes from the Latin volare 'to fly', and volans means 'flying'. It names a constellation showing a 'flying' fish, and the same root is in English words like volatile, which originally meant 'able to fly'.