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If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, the North Star won't help you navigate. Instead, find true south using the Southern Cross constellation. This constellation is always visible in the Southern Hemisphere. The constellation is made up of 4 bright stars that form a kite shape if you trace the border around them. Outside the Southern Cross are 2 more bright stars known as the pointers. These are roughly parallel with the 2 stars in the Southern Cross that are closest together. The pointer stars are some of the brightest in the Southern Hemisphere. If you're having trouble finding the Southern Cross, locating the pointer stars is a good starting point. Two stars in the Southern Cross, Gacrux and Acrux, are the furthest apart in the constellation. Starting at the top, imagine a line extending between these 2 stars, and then continuing at the same angle outward. Hold a strong or a straight stick out in front of you to help envision a straight line. Depending on the time of year, this line may hit the ground since the constellation rotates along with Earth. The same way you drew an imaginary line from the Southern Cross, now find the midpoint between the pointers and extend a line outward. This line should intersect with the line you drew from the Southern Cross. That intersection point is true south. Use a natural landmark as a reference point. For instance, a tall tree in the distance could mark the intersection between the 2 lines, indicating where true south is. When you locate true south, it's simply a matter of turning around to find true north. Make sure you rotate exactly 180 degrees, or you'll be off-center and not facing true north.
Locate the Southern Cross constellation. Find the pointer stars. Draw an imaginary line down from the longest angle in the Southern Cross. Draw an imaginary line from the midpoint between the pointers. Turn around 180 degrees with your back facing south to find true north.