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Volans, n. Astron.
Brit. |ˈvəʊlənz|, |ˈvɒlanz|, U.S. |ˈvoʊlənz|, |ˈvɑˌlænz|
Forms: α. 18– Volans; β. In Latin genitive form 19– Volantis Brit. |vɒˈləntɪs|, U.S. |vɑˈlæntɪs|
[Short for Piscis Volans n.
The use of the Latin genitive case form as postmodifier in star names is a practice that originated in post-classical Latin.]
(The name of) an inconspicuous constellation between Carina and the south celestial pole; the Flying Fish. Also (in form Volantis) used as postmodifier in the names of stars belonging to this constellation. Abbreviated Vol (without point).
Originally called Piscis Volans n.
1890G. F. Chambers Descr. & Pract. Astron. (ed. 4) III. xiv. viii. 234 Piscis Volans (Volans)... The proper name of this constellation is the first of those given above, but as there are already two other constellations of Fish it has been found convenient to indicate this asterism by the single name ‘Volans’. 1935S. G. Barton & W. H. Barton Guide to Constellations (ed. 2) iii. 58 The original name of Antlia (pump) was Antlia Pneumatica, which means ‘air pump,’ and that of Volans (flying) was Piscis Volans, which means ‘flying flsh’. 1990P. S. Harrington Touring Universe through Binoculars vii. 257 Volans, the Flying Fish, is another of the southern hemisphere constellations conceived by the creative mind of Bayer in the early 17th century. 1990Astron. & Astrophysics 227105 (title) UBVRI photometry of the X-ray bursters V801 Arae and UY Volantis. |