Magellanic cloud
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
Related to Magellanic cloud: Small Magellanic Cloud, Large Magellanic Cloud
Magellanic Cloud
(ˌmæɡɪˈlænɪk)n
(Celestial Objects) either of two small irregular galaxies, the Large Magellanic Cloud (Nubecula Major) and the Small Magellanic Cloud (Nubecula Minor), lying near the S celestial pole; they are probably satellites of the Galaxy. Distances: 163 000 light years (Large), 196 000 light years (Small)
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
Mag′ellan′ic cloud′
n.
either of two small galaxies in the S skies: nearest independent star systems to the Milky Way.
[1675–85]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Switch to new thesaurus
Noun | 1. | ![]() Large Magellanic Cloud - the larger of the two Magellanic Clouds visible from the southern hemisphere Small Magellanic Cloud - the smaller of the two Magellanic Clouds visible from the southern hemisphere |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.