What's a Southern Cross?
Crux Is a Constellation in the Milky Way of the Southern Sky That Is Centred on Four Bright Stars in a Cross-Shaped or Kite-Like Asterism Commonly Known as the...
Crux is a constellation in the Milky Way of the southern sky that is centred on four bright stars in a cross-shaped or kite-like asterism commonly known as the Southern Cross. The name Crux is Latin for cross.
What does the Southern Cross symbolize?
The Southern Cross was an important symbol for the Egyptians, as it represented the place where Horus, the Sun-goddess, was crucified, marking the passage of winter. The Aborigines and Maori saw the Southern Cross as symbolizing animist spirits that were integral in their ancestral beliefs.
What and where is the Southern Cross?
LOCATION. The Southern Cross is located near the larger constellation Centaurus, which surrounds it on three sides. Crux constellation is also bordered by Musca, the Fly. To find the Southern Cross, first look for the two very bright stars nearby, Alpha and Beta Centauri.
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