This is another new constellation formerly introduced by Bayer. It comprises 46 stars south of Canopus and Miaplacidus.
It is the Flying Fish or Piscis Volans, shortened to avoid confusion with all the other fish.
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| Symbol | Vol |
| Right Ascension |
08:00
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| Declination | -69 |
| Diameter (°) | 8 |
| Area (square °) | 141 |
| Opposition |
Jan 18
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| Size Rank |
76th
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| Brightness Rank |
61st
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| Genitive | Volantis |
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