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The Southern Cross Star? Do you not mean the Commonwealth Star? (that is the one below the Union Jack on the Australian flag) It has 7 points: One for each state and one for all territories combined.
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How many of the stars represented on the Australian flag can be seen over Australia?
There are six stars on Australia's national flag. Five of them form the constellation of the Southern Cross, while the sixth is the Commonwealth star, also known as the Federation star, representing Australia's states and territories.
Is the constellation 'Big Dipper' unique to the northern hemisphere?
There is no constellation like it in the Southern Hemisphere... but the Southern Cross points to where a South Star would be located, if one were visible.
What is the third brightest star in the southern cross?
The Centaurus is the third largest star in the Southern Cross. The other two stars in the Southern Cross are named Alpha and Beta Centaurus.
What does the small star with five points represent on the Australian Flag?
There are actually six stars. Five of them form the constellation of the Southern cross, which is seen only in the southern hemisphere and south of latitude 30 degrees in the northern hemisphere. The other star with its seven points represents the six states and all the territories (mainland and offshore) which make up the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is the cross of carrine?
The Cross of Carrine is part of a southern cross constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Volans and Vela that contains the star Canopus. Canopus is the second-brightest star in the night sky, after Sirius.
What does the four main stars on the Australian flag represent?
There are six stars on the Australian flag. The big star is the Commonwealth Star which has seven points, one for each state and one for the territories. The other five stars form the Southern Cross constellation which is visible from anywhere in Australia.
What flags is the southern cross found on?
The southern cross is in australia's flag it's significance is that sailor use to navigate through this southern star to reach australia
What is the star system on the Australia flag?
The Southern cross constellation.
What is the name of the biggest star on the Australian flag?
The Australian flag features the constellation known as the Southern Cross.
How does the southern cross work?
The Southern Cross is a five star constellation. To find south, compare the positions of the South Celestial Pole and Archenar.
How is the southern cross used to navigate?
The southern cross is a well known star configuration which can be seen from the southern hemisphere. The cross is used to navigate because it's angle is esilly identifiable by many. There are two bright stars just off from each other near the southern cross which are called the pointers. Theese are used to line up with the cross and determine the angle/direction.
Where does the Southern Cross star constellation get its name?
From the south and north in Australia
