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The Volans constellation

Best placed in October. It is deep in the southern sky and never rises for most of the northern hemisphere.

Where and when

Best monthOctober
Right ascension7.4h
Declination-73°
Line segments1

Finding it

Volans is centred near right ascension 7.4 hours, declination -73°. It is deep in the southern sky and never rises for most of the northern hemisphere.

It reaches its highest point in the sky around local midnight in October, which is when it is easiest to pick out. Earlier in the year it rises before dawn; later, it is already setting in the evening.

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