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]

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Noun

Volans - a small constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Carina

Translations

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.