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Actually, it is five: Alpha Crucis, Beta Crucis, Gamma Crucis, Delta Crucis, and Epsilon Crucis.

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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.


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.


How did the southern cross get its name?

The Southern Cross constellation got its name because its shape resembles a cross, and it is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere. It holds cultural and symbolic significance for various cultures in the Southern Hemisphere.


Suppose you were observing the stars in the southern cross and recorded the position of the stars and the time After two hours we see the southern cross again make an account for the differences?

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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.


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