Large Magellanic Cloud

The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is a nearby galaxy, located about 163,000 light-years from Earth. It is one of the few galaxies visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere and is a satellite of our Milky Way. The LMC is irregular in shape and contains millions of stars, nebulae, and regions of active star formation. Its proximity allows astronomers to study its structure and evolution, providing valuable insights into the universe's history. The LMC, along with the Smaller Magellanic Cloud, is a key feature in understanding galaxy interactions and the dynamics of cosmic neighborhoods.