What is another name for the constellation "northern cross"?

i need it for a homework assignment. we got the name "northern cross" and had to find another name for it. the name we had to find is 13 letters, or 3 different words, 1 6-letter 1 4-letter and 1 3-letter word.if your wondering, we got a paper with blanks on it -.-. please respong within an hour of me posting this. thanks :)What is another name for the constellation "northern cross"?Cygnus - 6 letters

the - 3 letters

Swan - 4 letters.





Cygnus is the actual constellations name. Northern Cross is a common asterisim the Cygnus goes by.What is another name for the constellation "northern cross"?
thanks. i would have picked slipknot but i cant find the button that lets me pick the best answer -.-

you said pretty much the same thing so thanks both of you (Not tina, didnt you read all of it?).

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What is another name for the constellation "northern cross"?CygnusWhat is another name for the constellation "northern cross"?
could start with the swan...



http://www.lostpedia.com/wiki/Constellat鈥?/a> (as proof that's one of it's names)



you'll have ot figure out the three word name on your own, as i've never heard one.



wait, does it state the order is a 6 letter word followed a 4 letter word and finished with a 3 letter word? if it doesn't specify order, it could very easily be, cygnus the swan.What is another name for the constellation "northern cross"?your assignment is wrong. the constellation is called cygnus. there is no "northern cross" constellation - that is an asterism within cygnus.



what's with the time limit? are you going to turn in to a pumpkin if we don't post answers before midnight? we are not paid research staff, and will post answers whenever we damned well please.