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Magellanic Cloud

Definition

A Magellanic Cloud refers to any of several irregular galaxies visible from the Southern Hemisphere.

Usage

Noun - Astronomy: The Magellanic Clouds are two dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way Galaxy, named after Ferdinand Magellan.

Noun - Astrophysics: A Magellanic Cloud is a nearby galaxy that consists of irregularly distributed gas and dust clouds.

Examples

Astronomy:

1. The Large Magellanic Cloud is approximately 14,000 light-years away from Earth.

2. Ferdinand Magellan first described the Magellanic Clouds during his voyage in the 16th century.

Astrophysics:

1. The presence of a Magellanic Cloud near the Milky Way Galaxy provides valuable data for studying interstellar matter.

2. Researchers discovered a new formation of stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud.

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