Volans - Flying Fish

Learn about the constellation Volans - Flying Fish. It's location, facts, mythology, meteor showers and any deep space objects.

By Tim Trott • January 5, 2012

The constellation was one of twelve constellations first described by Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman.

Location: Southern Constellation 8h RA -70° Dec

The current name of the constellation is a shortening of the original name Piscis Volans, "flying fish".

Volans Mythology

Since Volans was first described in the 17th century, there is no earlier mythology associated with it.

Volans Deep Space Objects

More Constellations

Northern Circumpolar
Camelopardalis Cassiopeia Cepheus Draco Lacerta Ursa Major
Ursa Minor
Northern Spring
Antlia Boötes Cancer Coma Berenices Crater Hydra
Leo Leo Minor Virgo
Northern Summer
Aquila Corona Borealis Cygnus Delphinus Equuleus Hercules
Libra Lyra Ophiuchus Sagitta Scutum Serpens
Vulpecula
Northern Autumn
Andromeda Aquarius Aries Capricornus Pegasus Pisces
Triangulum
Northern Winter
Auriga Canes Venatici Canis Major Canis Minor Cetus Eridanus
Gemini Lepus Lynx Monoceros Orion Perseus
Taurus
Southern Constellations
Apus Ara Caelum Carina Centaurus Chamaeleon
Circinus Columba Corona Australis Corvus Crux Dorado
Fornax Grus Horologium Hydrus Indus Lupus
Mensa Microscopium Musca Norma Octans Pavo
Phoenix Pictor Piscis Austrinus Puppis Pyxis Reticulum
Sagittarius Scorpius Sculptor Sextans Telescopium Triangulum Australe
Tucana Vela Volans

About the Author

Tim Trott is an avid stargazer and astrophotographer whose passion for the cosmos fuels a lifelong journey of exploration and wonder. Through Perfect Astronomy, he shares the beauty of the night sky and the art of capturing it, blending science and creativity to inspire curious minds and aspiring astrophotographers alike. Join him as he turns every starry night into a story waiting to be told.

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