The Southern Cross, or Crux as it is known to the Astronomers.
== == Yes, the stars represent that constellation, also known as Crux.
The New Zealand Flag is the symbol of the realm government and people of New Zealand. Its royal blue background is reminiscent of the blue sea and clear sky surrounding us. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country's location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Flag gives recognition to our historical foundations and the fact that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.
The Stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross Star constellation which is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere, and south of latitude 30 degrees in the Northern hemisphere. The formation actually omits the fifth star in the constellation.
The flag of New Zealand has four stars, representing the southern cross.
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The Southern Cross. It is represented on the New Zealand Flag The Southern Cross. It is represented on the New Zealand Flag
The stars on the New Zealand flag represent the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross, as it is seen from New Zealand.
The four stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross constellation, Crux.
The constellation on the New Zealand flag is the Southern Cross. It is a prominent feature in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere.
The Southern Cross constellation is featured on the New Zealand flag. It consists of four large bright stars and one smaller star.
Australia's flag has six stars, representing the Southern Cross constellation and the Commonwealth Star, while New Zealand's flag has four stars, which also represent the Southern Cross. Therefore, Australia has more stars on its flag than New Zealand.
These represent the Southern Cross constellation which can bee seen in the nights sky in New Zealand. Australia has a similar flag but with an extra star that can only be seen there. New Zealand is considering changing its flag to something more iconic.
Union Jack & 4 stars of So. Cross constellation.
== == Yes, the stars represent that constellation, also known as Crux.
The New Zealand Flag is the symbol of the realm government and people of New Zealand. Its royal blue background is reminiscent of the blue sea and clear sky surrounding us. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country's location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Flag gives recognition to our historical foundations and the fact that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.
The four stars symbolises the constellation 'the Southern Cross', represent the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. The Southern Cross is a prominent constellation in the southern hemisphere, and represents New Zealand's geographical position to the rest of the world.
The Stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross Star constellation which is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere, and south of latitude 30 degrees in the Northern hemisphere. The formation actually omits the fifth star in the constellation.