Noun
either of two small galaxies orbiting the Milky Way; visible near the south celestial pole
Source: WordNetThey 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