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The main stars of theSouthern Cross (or Crux) are:-

Acrux Alpha Crucis at ~ 320 Ly

Mimosa or Becrux Beta Crucis ~ 350 ly

Delta Crucis ~ 360 ly

Gamma Crucis or Gacrux ~ 80 ly

Epsilon Crucis ~ 380 ly

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Which hemisphere can view the southern cross constellation?

I think the name gives the game away! Southern hemisphere However it can be seen as far North as +20o


How far is the Southern Cross from earth?

The Southern Cross is not an actual object. The constellations are ways of grouping stars in ways that make sense to earth observers. The stars of this constellation may or may not be in reasonable proximity to one another, but in any event, you would have to consider the distances of each individual star. See link for more. Three of the four stars in the Southern Cross are at approximately the same distance. They are the two brightest ones and the faintest one, which are between 600 and 680 light years away. The other one is at about one fifth the distance, 135 light years.


What does the gamma crux stand for in the Australian flag 86 light years stand for in the Australian flag?

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.


Why is southern cross called southern cross?

The Southern Cross, also known as Crux, is a constellation visible in the southern hemisphere. It is named because its five bright stars form the shape of a cross, representing the most conspicuous part of the constellation. It has been an important navigational aid and cultural symbol in the southern hemisphere for centuries.


What is a scientific name for the southern cross?

The scientific name for the Southern Cross is Crux. It is a constellation visible in the Southern Hemisphere and represents a cross-shaped pattern of stars.

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Which hemisphere can view the southern cross constellation?

I think the name gives the game away! Southern hemisphere However it can be seen as far North as +20o


From which hemisphere can the southern cross constellation be seen?

I think the answer is in the question. The Southern Cross might be a bit of a give away!!


How far away is the Sonoran Desert from Illinois?

Pretty far away: The Sonoran desert is located on southern California and Arizona, some 2,200 Kilometers (1,400 miles) apart from the southern border of Illinois.


What is the smallest star in the southern cross called?

Epsilon Crux and it is 56 Light years away.


How far away is the kings cross station from the Victoria Apollo?

About 4 miles


When is the southern cross visible from the tip of the Baja?

The Southern Cross is not visible from the tip of Baja California because it is too far north in latitude. The Southern Cross can only be seen in the southern hemisphere, typically below 25 degrees north latitude.


How far is the Southern Cross from earth?

The Southern Cross is not an actual object. The constellations are ways of grouping stars in ways that make sense to earth observers. The stars of this constellation may or may not be in reasonable proximity to one another, but in any event, you would have to consider the distances of each individual star. See link for more. Three of the four stars in the Southern Cross are at approximately the same distance. They are the two brightest ones and the faintest one, which are between 600 and 680 light years away. The other one is at about one fifth the distance, 135 light years.


What does the gamma crux stand for in the Australian flag 86 light years stand for in the Australian flag?

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.


How far is a red giant from earth?

The closest red giant to Earth is a star named Gacrux (also called Gamma Crucis). It is 88 light years away from us and can be seen in the constellation of the Southern Cross.


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.


How far do you have to be away from a crosswalk to LEGALLY cross?

From what I recall in Oregon law, 200 feet.


Where would you have to go to be in the tundra?

Northern or Southern edges of the earth far away from the equator.