Big Dipper to Southern Cross . ... Explanation: Welcome to an equatorial night. This remarkable 24 frame night skyscape was captured from Maba Beach on the Indonesian island of Halmahera during the evening of March 4. ... The Big Dipper is on the far left and Southern Cross at the far right. ... Of course, you can follow the pole pointing stars in the cup of the Big Dipper or body of the Southern Cross to the north and south celestial poles. ... NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...