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Volans (Flying Fish)

Month Best Visible

March

Hemisphere Visible

Southern


There are two double stars within the constellation, Gamma Volantis and Epsilon Volantis. There are also two galaxies NGC 2442 and NGC 2434.

It represents a flying fish; its name is a shortened form of its original name, Piscis Volans.


Neighbouring Constellations

Carina (Keel)

Pictor (Painter)

Picture of Volans