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Galaxy

Large Magellanic Cloud

A satellite galaxy of the Milky Way and a member of the Local Group.

Verified 2026-10-02

Overview

A satellite galaxy of the Milky Way and a member of the Local Group.

Essential data

Key fact
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Sources and references

  1. LMC — SIMBAD object record Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg

Context