The Southern Celestial Pole is the point in the sky directly above the Earth's South Pole. It serves as a reference for locating stars and constellations in the southern hemisphere. Unlike the Northern Celestial Pole, which is marked by the star Polaris, the Southern Celestial Pole does not have a bright star directly at its center. In the southern sky, the Southern Cross, or Crux, is a prominent constellation that helps observers find the Southern Celestial Pole. By extending the long axis of the Southern Cross, one can approximate the location of the pole, aiding navigation and stargazing in the southern hemisphere.