The Jewel Box

A very young cluster near the Southern Cross.

Multiple Star Acrux

The brightest star in the smallest constellation.

Located at 60° South, the Jewel Box (in Crux) is one of those southern gems which I keep returning to but … More

Above – Milky Way in Carina, Crux, Circinus and Centaurus. A region which is rich with stars and interesting objects. Top … More

Acrux, also known as Alpha Crucis is the brightest star of the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross. It is … More

Wide field views are just as much a part of astronomy as telescopes are and anyone can do astronomy with … More