Constellation Volans (Vol) is one of the 12 southern constellations introduced in 1598 by the Dutch navigators Keyser and de Houtman. In 1603, Bayer named it Piscis Volans (Latin for Flying Fish). In 1844, Herschel shortened it Volans.

Volans represents a real fish found in tropical waters that can leap out of the water and glide through the air on wings. Sometimes, the fish landed on the decks of ships and were used for food. In the sky, the flying fish is imagined being chased by the predatory Dorado, as happens in reality. ^[1]

Volans spans about 60° of the zodiac from 15° Libra to 15° Scorpio. It sits above Carina Constellation, the Keel of the Ship Argo Navis (Argo Constellation).

Stars in Volans the Flying Fish

2000*	2050	B	Sp	Mag	Orb
15♎11	15♎52	β Vol	K2IIIvar	3.77	1°30′
19♎25	20♎05	δ Vol	F6II	3.97	1°30′
20♎36	21♎17	α Vol	A5Vm	4.00	1°20′
24♎10	24♎51	ε Vol	B6IV	4.35	1°10′
09♏51	10♏31	γ2 Vol	G8IIIvar	3.62	1°40′
15♏45	16♏26	ζ Vol	K0III	3.93	1°30′

Volans Constellation Astrology

PISCIS VOLANS. The Flying Fish. It is said to give a quick mind, activity, emotion, imagination, and poetical or artistic ability. ^[2]

References

1. Ian Ridpath’s Star Tales – Volans
2. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.58.

• Zodiac degrees for stars are for the year 2000, unless otherwise stated. Add one degree per 72 years to correct for precession.