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The Southern Cross was an important navigational benchmark for sailors. It guided them through the relatively unknown waters around Terra Australis Incognita (the unknown south land) and was not visible in the northern hemisphere from whence the sailors came. The Southern Cross simply became synonymous with Australia.
Also, the Southern Cross was a symbol of independence and a fair go, freedom and democracy, in the Eureka Stockade. This makes it important to Australia and its people.
According to the Australian National Flag Association, the primary purpose of the Southern Cross is to represent our geographic position in the Southern Hemisphere. (see related link)
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∙ 11y agoThe Southern Cross is a constellation easily identified in the Southern Hemisphere. Throughout Australia's history, the cross has symbolized protection against enemies and has served as a rallying symbol.
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Which Australian cross is on the Australian flag?
The southern Cross
What constellation is chosen for the Australian flag?
southern cross
What is the name of the biggest star on the Australian flag?
The Australian flag features the constellation known as the Southern Cross.
When did the southern cross appear on the Australian flag?
The stars of the Southern Cross were included on the Australian Federal flag when it was devised in 1901 . It was widely used on colonial flags prior to 1901 . The first use of it was on a colonial flag in 1823 .
What is the best known constellation in the southern hemisphere?
It is the southern cross .It can be found on the Australian flag.
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 cross is on the Australian flag?
The constellation on the right hand side of the Australian flag is the Southern Cross, a constellation seen in the southern hemisphere and lower than 30 degrees latitude in the norther hemisphere.The cross on the upper left quadrant of the flag is the Union Jack, comprising St George's cross, St Andrew's cross and St Patrick's cross.
If you looked up and saw the southern cross what would you be looking at?
The Australian flag or the ski.
What is the Australian flag made of?
Union jack and the southern cross. Blue , white, red
Which type of Australian cross is on the Australian flag?
The Union JackThe Union flag is a British flag and consists of several crosses superimposed .There are five stars in the fly that represent the Southern Cross constellation which is prominent in the night sky in the southern hemisphere . It is used widely as a cultural synmbol in Australa
What are the stars meaning on the Eureka Stockade?
The stars on the Eureka Stockade Flag represent the Southern Cross. The southern cross represents a constellation of Stars only visible in the Southern Hemisphere. These stars were later incorporated into the Australian Flag.
When was Flag of the Southern Cross created?
Flag of the Southern Cross was created in 1887.
