The Volans constellation
Vol · Catalogue stars: 6
The constellation Volans: 6 catalogue stars and 0 Messier objects. Brightest stars, visibility by latitude and the best month to observe.
Data
- IAU code
- Vol
- Catalogue stars
- 6
- Messier objects
- 0
- Brightest star
- HIP 41312 · 3.8ᵐ
Stars and objects of the constellation (HIP)
- HIP 41312 · 3.8ᵐ · K2IIIvar
- HIP 34481 · 3.8ᵐ · G8IIIvar
- HIP 37504 · 3.9ᵐ · K0III
- HIP 35228 · 4.0ᵐ · F6II
- HIP 44382 · 4.0ᵐ · Am
- HIP 39794 · 4.3ᵐ · B6IV
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | never rises | — |
| 0° | 21° | 159° |
| −35° | 56° · never sets | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 00:12 |
| February | 22:04 |
| March | 20:19 |
| April | 18:26 |
| May | 16:31 |
| June | 14:25 |
| July | 12:21 |
| August | 10:20 |
| September | 08:27 |
| October | 06:39 |
| November | 04:38 |
| December | 02:29 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.
Neighbouring constellations
In brief
Which is the brightest star in Volans?
HIP 41312 — 3.8ᵐ.