Volans (IPA: /ˈvəʊlanz/, Template:Lang-la) is a constellation of the southern sky. The constellation was one of twelve constellations created by Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman between 1595 and 1597, and it first appeared in Johann Bayer's Uranometria of 1603.
| Constellation | |
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| Abbreviation | Vol |
|---|---|
| Genitive | Volantis |
| Right ascension | 8 |
| Declination | −70 |
| Area | 141 sq. deg. (76th) |
| Stars brighter than 3.00m | none |
| Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly) | none |
| Brightest star | β Vol (3.77m) |
| Meteor showers | none |
| Bordering constellations | |
| Visible at latitudes between +15° and −90°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of March. | |
Mythology
Since Volans was created in the 17th century, there is no earlier mythology associated with it.
Notable and named stars
| BD | Names and other designations | Mag. | Ly away | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | Beta Volantis | 3.77 | 108 | |
| γ² | Gamma-2 Volantis | 3.78 | 142 |
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| ζ | Zeta Volantis | 3.93 | 134 | |
| δ | Delta Volantis | 3.97 | 660 | |
| α | Alpha Volantis | 4.00 | 124 | |
| ε | Epsilon Volantis | 4.35 | 642 | |
| θ | Theta Volantis | 5.19 | 239 | |
| η | Eta Volantis | 5.28 | 356 | |
| κ¹ | Kappa-1 Volantis | 5.33 | 393 |
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| ι | Iota Volantis | 5.41 | 558 | |
| κ² | Kappa-2 Volantis | 5.63 | 393 |
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| γ¹ | Gamma-1 Volantis | 5.68 | 142 |
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| HD 76700 | 8.13 | 195 |
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Source: The Bright Star Catalogue, 5th Revised Ed., The Hipparcos Catalogue, ESA SP-1200
See also
External links
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