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It is a constellation of four main stars visible in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. It is roughly in the shape of an upside down cross made up of the stars Alpha Crucis Beta Crucis Delta Crucis Gamma Crucis. Two stars - Alpha and Bete Centauri - are called the pointers and do just that...point to the cross' position in the sky. All are very beautiful. The constellation rotates around the South Celestial Pole during the year.
It is the name of a constellation. It is in the southern sky and can't be seen from people that live relatively far north (for example, in the United States or Europe), since it is always below the horizon. Its four brightest stars have the shape of a kite or cross.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 14y agoCross is made up of four bright stars, Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta Crucis. Though Delta Crucis does not appear to have a proper name, its three brighter companions do: they are known as Acrux, Becrux and Gacrux, respectively.
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∙ 11y agoNot sure what you mean... The name of the group of stars would also be the "Southern Cross".
Edit: I think this question may refer to a famous star cluster called
the "Jewel Box".
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∙ 12y agoWhen you see the Southern Cross for the first time, you understand now why you came this way. (With apologies to CS&N.)
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∙ 15y agoCrux.
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What is the Latin name for the southern cross?
The Latin name for the Southern Cross is crux australis.
In which hemisphere is the constellation Crux located?
The constellation Crux (the southern cross) is visible only from the southern hemisphere.
What constellation looks like a cross?
The constellation known as the Southern Cross or Crux looks like a cross. It is composed of four main stars and one minor star, and is visible throughout the southern hemisphere and the lower latitudes of the northern hemisphere.
Southern Cross is 23 degrees above horizon?
south
The Southern Cross Orion's belt and the big dog are groups of stars known as?
Constellations.
What does the southern cross represent on the Australian Flag?
The Southern Cross was an important navigational aid to ships travelling in the Southern Hemisphere. It came to be associated with Terra Australis, and to eventually symbolise Australia.The Southern Cross is on the Eureka Flag, which represents freedom and democracy.According to the Australian National Flag Association, the primary purpose of the Southern Cross is to represent our geographic position in the Southern Hemisphere.
What does red symbolise in Christianity?
Jesus' blood when he died on the cross
Why is southern cross called southern cross?
The southern cross is called the southern cross is because it is a cross of stars to make a cross constellation that is more seen by the southern hemisphere.
What does crucifix symbolise?
The crucifix symbolizes the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Constellation of the new zealand flag?
The Southern Cross, or Crux as it is known to the Astronomers.
Who was the person that named the southern cross?
who was the person who named the southern cross constellation
When was Southern Cross Telco created?
Southern Cross Telco was created in 1994.
When was Southern Cross Campus created?
Southern Cross Campus was created in 1997.
When did Lady Southern Cross happen?
Lady Southern Cross happened in 1935.
When did Order of the Southern Cross happen?
Order of the Southern Cross happened in 1822.
When was The Southern Cross - Argentina - created?
The Southern Cross - Argentina - was created in 1875.
When was Southern Cross University created?
Southern Cross University was created in 1994.
