- published: 07 Nov 2013
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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.
Crux is easily visible from the southern hemisphere at practically any time of year. It is also visible near the horizon from tropical latitudes of the northern hemisphere for a few hours every night during the northern winter and spring. For instance, it is visible from Cancun or any other place at latitude 25° N or less at around 10 pm at the end of April.
Contrary to popular belief, Crux is not opposite to Ursa Major. In fact, in tropical regions both Crux (low in the south) and Ursa Major (low in the north) can be seen in the sky from April to June. Crux is exactly opposite to Cassiopeia on the celestial sphere, and therefore it cannot appear in the sky with the latter at the same time. For locations south of 34°S, Crux is circumpolar and thus always visible in the night sky.
Well, I came home late one night
And much to my surprise
I was thrown
right across the kitchen floor
She hit me right between the eyes.
Now I'm living
in the doghouse, doghouse
Doghouse, doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse.
I was out with a friend of mine
We were feeling mighty fine
And we sure was movin' fast
And I didn't make it back on time
And she put me
in the doghouse, doghouse
Doghouse, doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse.
I had a big tall red
with one of my friends
He was feeling mighty fine
When I came home late that night
She hit me right between the eyes
And she put me
in the doghouse, doghouse
Doghouse, doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse.
She put me in the doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse,
I'm living in the doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse.
So if you find yourself
in a party mood
Let your conscience be your guide
Don't be like me and let Lefty win
Or you'll find yourself outside
Living in the doghouse, doghouse
Doghouse, doghouse,
Doghouse, doghouse.