Investigating the Structure and Composition of the Large Magellanic Cloud
In the southern skies, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) captivates astronomers with its complex composition of stars, gas, and dust. This satellite galaxy, orbiting the Milky Way, plays a pivotal role in our understanding of galactic formation and evolution. Located approximately 163,000 light-years away, the LMC is home to myriad stellar nurseries where new stars are born amidst swirling gas clou...More
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