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Loading contentA cross of four stars spanning Carina and Vela, often mistaken for the true Southern Cross (Crux).
The constellations this pattern draws its stars from.
An asterism is a recognisable star pattern that is not one of the 88 official IAU constellations. Explore the 88 constellations →
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General reference for the history of astronomy, biographies, and cultural context.