Constellations · Constellation · Volantis · Vol
Constellation
Volans
The flying fish, which leapt from the waves around the ships of the Dutch explorers, pursued by the dorado that swims beside it.
- Genitive
- Volantis
- Area
- 141 square degrees · 76th of 88
- Brightest star
- · magnitude 3.77
- Naked-eye stars
- 33 brighter than magnitude 6.5
- Highest at midnight
- early January
History
Flying fish amazed European sailors, and several expeditions reported them landing on deck. Dorado, their predator, is right next door.