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Volans
Vo·lans V0138600 (vō′lănz′)n. A constellation in the polar region of the celestial Southern Hemisphere near Carina and Dorado.
[Latin volāns, present participle of volāre, to fly.]Volans (ˈvəʊlænz) n, Latin genitive Volantis (vəʊˈlæntɪs) (Astronomy) a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Carina and Hydrus[C19: from Latin, literally: flying, from volāre to fly]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Volans - a small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Carina |
TranslationsVolans
Volans (voh -lanz) (Flying Fish) A small inconspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Large Magellanic Cloud, the brightest stars being of 3rd magnitude. Abbrev.: Vol; genitive form: Volantis; approx. position: RA 8h, dec –70°; area: 141 sq deg.Volans[′vō‚lanz] (astronomy) A southern constellation, right ascension 8 hours, declination 70°S. Also known as Flying Fish; Piscis Volans. |