Yes, the 4 main stars in the southern cross are 7 pointed stars, but the 'central' one is only a 5 pointed star. Also with mentioning the big star (Union jack) is 7 pointed also, it represents the 5 states and 2 Territory's of mainland Australia (excluding the ACT as it didn't exists at time of creation and is really just part of NSW)
No. It represents the southern cross.
No. It represents the southern cross.
There are five stars of the Southern Cross. The larger sixth seven-pointed star is known as the Commonwealth Star.
The flag of Australia is basically a Blue Ensign: a blue field with the Union Flag in the upper left quarter, and a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower left quarter.The right half contains a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars - one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.The Union Flag represents Australia's links to Britain and the big star Australia's links to the Commonwealth. The Southern Cross indicates that this is the constellation under which Australia is to be found.
The stars on the Australian flag represent the Southern Cross constellation, which is a prominent feature in the southern hemisphere sky. The large seven-pointed star represents the six states and territories of Australia, with the seventh point symbolizing the territories of the country.
The seven-pointed Commonwealth Star represents Australia's six states and territories, with the seventh point representing any future territories. The Southern Cross represents the stars visible in the southern hemisphere, and the 86 light years measurement indcates how far away the stars of the Southern Cross are from Earth.
On its own, it doesn't really have a meaning. It is symbolic for the fact that the Southern Cross, a constellation only visible in certain latitudes of the southern hemisphere, was crucial in navigation for early ships. The Federation of Australia occurred for a number of reasons, among which was a strong sense of nationalism that pushed for an Australian Identity. When it came to choosing the flag, the people did not want to completely disregard former ties with Britain, so the Union Jack was retained. However, the southern cross was a symbol for Australia, along with the seven-pointed "Federation star".
The Australian flag features the Union Jack in its canton, symbolizing Australia's historical ties to the United Kingdom. The Southern Cross constellation, represented by four seven-pointed stars and one five-pointed star, signifies Australia's geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere. The flag was officially adopted on September 3, 1901, following a national competition to design a flag that reflected Australia's identity as a nation.
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The stars represent the Southern Cross. The large white seven-pointed star is known as the Commonwealth Star. These are set on a defaced blue ensign, with a small Union flag in the upper left hand corner.
The star system on the Australia flag consists of the Commonwealth Star, which has seven points to represent the six states and territories of Australia. Below the Commonwealth Star are the five stars of the Southern Cross constellation.
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