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If you join the dots of the stars the right way they make up a cross which is seen in the southern sky at night.

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What is the Latin name for the southern cross?

The Latin name for the Southern Cross is crux australis.


What constellation looks like a cross?

The constellation known as the Southern Cross or Crux looks like a cross. It is composed of four main stars and one minor star, and is visible throughout the southern hemisphere and the lower latitudes of the northern hemisphere.


Why can't you see the Southern cross?

The Southern Cross is visible from locations south of the equator. If you are in the northern hemisphere, the Southern Cross will not be visible to you because it is a constellation that lies in the southern celestial hemisphere.


What does the southern cross symbolise?

It is a constellation of four main stars visible in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. It is roughly in the shape of an upside down cross made up of the stars Alpha Crucis Beta Crucis Delta Crucis Gamma Crucis. Two stars - Alpha and Bete Centauri - are called the pointers and do just that...point to the cross' position in the sky. All are very beautiful. The constellation rotates around the South Celestial Pole during the year.It is the name of a constellation. It is in the southern sky and can't be seen from people that live relatively far north (for example, in the United States or Europe), since it is always below the horizon. Its four brightest stars have the shape of a kite or cross.


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.

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What is the Latin name for the southern cross?

The Latin name for the Southern Cross is crux australis.


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.


What is other name for southern cross?

The Southern Cross is also known as the Crux constellation.


How many stars does the actual Southern cross have?

The Southern Cross has a total of five stars. It is also known by the name Crux and it can be found deep in the southern skies.


What is a woman's name and a southern constellation?

the constellation and womans name is norma


What is the name of the group of the stars on the right hand side of the flag?

They are referred to as The Southern Cross or The Crux. (Cross)


What is the more common name of the constellation Crux Australis?

The Southern Cross.


Where does the Southern Cross star constellation get its name?

From the south and north in Australia


What is the proper name for the southern cross?

The proper name for the Southern Cross is Crux. It is a prominent constellation in the southern hemisphere and is one of the smallest but most recognizable constellations. Crux is often used for navigation and is a symbol on several national flags, including that of Australia.


What is the name of the movie with the restaurant named Southern Cross?

The Birth of a Nation is cool.


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.


Constellation of the new zealand flag?

The Southern Cross, or Crux as it is known to the Astronomers.