Volans

Volans

Abbreviation:
Vol
Genitive:
Volantis
Translation:
The Flying Fish
Right Ascention:
8h 0m
Declination:
-70°

It has been said by sailors in the south seas that they had seen schools of flying fish and this may have been where the inspiration came from to name this group of stars Volans. Volans was also called Passer, the Sparrow, by Johannes Kepler.

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