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Volans Constellation

Volans Constellation Volans Constellation with constellation lines

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The Flying Fish. This constellation was initially named Piscis Volans by Johann Bayer in his Uranometria of 1603. It has since lost its prefix and is thought to be inspired by sailors in the south seas, who reported seeing schools of flying fish gliding across the water for over distances of 400m.

Camera Canon 10D
Exposure 6 Minutes with filter
Date April 2005
Guiding Telescope Piggyback
Location Kaituna, Masterton, New Zealand