What constellation points to the south celestial pole?

Octans (the Octant) is the constellation that actually sits in the region of the sky where the South Celestial Pole is located. Sigma Octantis is the closest readily observable star (mag 6, really need binoculars to see it) to the pole.



The long axis of the Southern Cross does point towards the pole so you can use it to help you find due south.What constellation points to the south celestial pole?The constellation Crux, the Southern Cross, points toward the pole.What constellation points to the south celestial pole?Southern Cross