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Southern Cross
Southern Crossn. A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Centaurus and Musca. Also called Crux.Southern Cross n 1. (Astronomy) a small conspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere lying in the Milky Way near Centaurus. The four brightest stars form a cross, the longer arm of which points to the south celestial pole. Formal names: Crux or Crux Australis 2. (Historical Terms) Austral the flag flown at the Eureka Stockade South′ern Cross′
n. a southern constellation near Centaurus, having the form of a cross. [1690–1700] South·ern Cross (sŭth′ərn) A constellation in the polar region of the Southern Hemisphere near Centaurus.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Southern Cross - a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near CentaurusCrux, Crux AustralisAlpha Crucis - the brightest star in the Southern CrossBeta Crucis - the second brightest star in the Southern CrossMilky Way, Milky Way Galaxy, Milky Way System - the galaxy containing the solar system; consists of millions of stars that can be seen as a diffuse band of light stretching across the night sky |
TranslationsSouthern Cross
Southern Cross: see CruxCrux
[Lat.,=cross], small but brilliant southern constellation whose four most prominent members form a Latin cross, the famous Southern Cross. The long arm of the cross, terminating in the brightest member, Acrux (Alpha Crucis), points almost directly at the south celestial
..... Click the link for more information. .Southern Cross Common name for Crux.Southern Cross[′səth·ərn ′krȯs] (astronomy) Crux MedicalSeecruxSouthern Cross
Synonyms for Southern Crossnoun a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near CentaurusSynonymsRelated Words- Alpha Crucis
- Beta Crucis
- Milky Way
- Milky Way Galaxy
- Milky Way System
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