LMC (Large Magellanic Cloud)

The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is a nearby, irregularly shaped galaxy about 160,000 light-years from Earth. It’s a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, meaning it orbits our galaxy. The LMC contains hundreds of millions of stars, nebulae, and star-forming regions, making it a prominent feature in the southern sky. As one of the closest galaxies to us, it provides valuable insights into galaxy formation and evolution. Its proximity allows astronomers to study its structure and stellar populations in great detail, helping us understand more about the universe beyond our own galaxy.