Constellation
The smallest of all 88 official constellations, known as the Southern Cross and featured on several national flags.
| Type | Constellation |
|---|---|
| Area of sky | 68 sq° |
| Brightest star | Acrux |
| Brightest star magnitude | mag 0.76 |
| Hemisphere | Southern |
| Zodiac constellation | No |
| Discovered | 1679 |