Volans

Volans, a constellation representing a flying fish, holds its place in the southern hemisphere skies. Situated in the southern sky, Volans is best observed from latitudes below the equator. It shares its borders with the constellations Carina, Dorado, Mensa, and Chamaeleon.

History

Introduced by Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in the late 16th century, its name, "Volans," derives from Latin, meaning "flying." The constellation is part of the group of 12 constellations created by Dutch navigators Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman during their explorations in the southern hemisphere.

Stars

Volans doesn't contain any particularly bright stars. Its stars are generally faint, and the constellation is not easily visible without a telescope.