Magellanic Cloud

Noun

Meaning

either of two small galaxies orbiting the Milky Way; visible near the south celestial pole

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Large Magellanic Cloud

Hyponyms

Large Magellanic Cloud Small Magellanic Cloud

Examples

They are part of the Milky Way satellite galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud and the image ha been nicknamed the 'Cosmic Reef' as it looks like an undersea world. Source: Internet

The Large Magellanic Cloud is about 160,000 light years from Earth and the Small Magellanic cloud is a bit further at 200,000 light years away. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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