The Southern Cross is visible from anywhere in the southern hemisphere. Explorers from hundreds of years ago used the Southern Cross as a navigational guide when they travelled through the Southern Hemisphere. The Southern Cross is also visible in the northern hemisphere, south of latitude 30 degrees.
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The Southern Cross is not a landmark as it is a constellation, however, it is famous as a guiding constellation, and in combination with the Two Pointers, can be used to give a bearing.
The Southern Cross, or Crux as it is known to the Astronomers.
The cross on the flag from New Zealand is part of the British Union Jack. This is used to represent the country's British heritage. The stars on the flag represent the southern cross.
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 union jack in the top left is the British ensign included when NZ was still a Briish colony. The four red stars represent the 4 brightest stars in the southern cross as seen from New Zealand.The blue represents the pacific The Stars represent the southern cross The union jack represents the commonwealth, british emprie and the Queen (God Save Her Majesty) The blue represents the pacific The Stars represent the southern cross The union jack represents the commonwealth, british emprie and the Queen (God Save Her Majesty)
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