Crux /ˈkrʌks/ is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but is one of the most distinctive. Its name is Latin for cross, and it is dominated by a cross-shaped asterism that is commonly known as the Southern Cross.

In this image various objects of Musca and Centaurus are seen, the famous Dark Doodad at botom right and The Running Chicken Nebula in the upper right .