Magellanic clouds: Single measurement throws out everything we thought we knew

The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) are two of the Milky Way's closest neighboring galaxies. A stunning sight in the southern hemisphere, they were named after Ferdinand Magellan, who explored those waters in the 16th century.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news109255833.html">Magellanic clouds: Single measurement throws out everything we thought we knew</a></p> <p>The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) are two of the Milky Way's closest neighboring galaxies. A stunning sight in the southern hemisphere, they were named after Ferdinand Magellan, who explored those waters in the 16th century.</p>