FUTURE OF THE ANTARCTIC FLAG. Pedro Villanueva Gonzlez. Punta Arenas. Chile.

2012

The flag of Antarctica, South Pole constellation, the constellation Octant. White and three blue stars in the form of triangle Octant. Octants (Latin for octant) are a discrete constellation by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille. It is mainly known for being the location of the south celestial pole. His star Octantis Sigma ( Oct) is the closest star to the pole that can be seen by the human eye, but is so dull, it is virtually useless as a North Star for navigation purposes. Fortunately, the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross, said the pole. The constellation is circumpolar South Celestial Pole, so it can be seen in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere during the evening of any month. Right ascension and month are given greater visibility for the three brightest stars, which are the highest in the sky during the nights of November