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The Latin name for the Southern Cross is crux australis.

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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.


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.


What is the latin name for astatine?

The Latin language name of astatine is astatium.


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.

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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 the Latin name for the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat?

The Latin name for the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat is "Lasiorhinus latifrons."


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 are the name of the stars on the southern cross constellation?

The four major stars in the constellation Crux (Latin for 'cross'), or the Southern Cross, are Alpha Crucis (Acrux), Beta Crucis (also known as Mimosa or Becrux), Gamma Crucis(Gacrux) and Delta Crucis (Decrux). Some also include Epsilon Crux (Juxta Crucem) on the list although it is not actually part of the Cross itself.


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

the constellation and womans name is norma


What is a saker?

A saker (or sacar) is a falcon, Latin name Falco cherrug, native to Southern Europe and Asia.


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 Latin word for cross?

"Cross" in English is crux in Latin.