Diamond Cross Diamond Cross The Diamond Cross is an asterism in the southern constellation Carina. The Diamond Cross is composed of four bright stars: Beta, Theta, Upsilon and Omega Carinae. These four bright stars create an almost perfect diamond shape, hence the name "Diamond Cross". The entire asterism is visible to all observers south of 20°N latitude. It bears a striking resemblance to Crux (The Southern Cross) and the False Cross, and, like them, it lacks a central star in its cross pattern, creating a diamond-shaped or kite-like appearance. Both the Diamond Cross and the False Cross are sometimes mistaken for the
Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand) Da Gama and the Knights of Saint Columba. The National Secretariat is in Wellington. Michael Riley is the Supreme Knight. Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand) The Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand) (“KSCNZ”) is a fraternal order of Catholic men committed to promoting the Christian way of life. It is organised in 18 branches throughout the six dioceses of New Zealand. Membership is open to all Roman Catholic males in good standing at least 18 years of age or older. Through the International Alliance of Catholic Knights, the Knights of the Southern Cross (New Zealand) are associated