Crux dominant stars, descending in clockwise order by magnitude: Beta, Gamma (one of the closest red giants to Earth), Delta and Epsilon Crucis. Many of these brighter stars are members of the Scorpius–Centaurus Association, a large but loose group of hot blue-white stars that appear to share common origins and motion across the southern Milky Way. The constellation contains four Cepheid variables that are each visible to the naked eye under optimum conditions. Crux also contains the bright and colourful open cluster known as the Jewel Box (NGC 4755) and, to the southwest, partly includes the extensive dark nebula, known as
Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand It is flown at places the Governor-General occupies or resides such as the Governor-General's residence, or Parliament House while attending Executive Council meetings. It is also displayed on official vehicles transporting the Governor-General. The flag of the Governor-General takes precedence over the national flag of New Zealand and is second only to the Queen's Personal New Zealand Flag. The flag is protected under the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981, Section 12(1) states: According to Section 12(2)(d), this applies to, among others, "any representation of the Governor-General’s flag". Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand The flag of the