Galaxies

Large Magellanic Cloud

The Large Magellanic Cloud is a nearby galaxy prominent in southern skies.

Common abbreviation

LMC

Environment

Milky Way neighbourhood

Understanding this entry

The Magellanic Clouds help astronomers compare stellar populations and star-forming regions beyond the Milky Way. Their visibility is strongly dependent on observing latitude.

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