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The name of the irregular galaxies lying near the South celestial poles is called the Magellanic Clouds. The large Magellanic Cloud is called the Nubecula Major and the smaller one is called the Nubecula Minor.

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If you were located on the Earth's equator and were observing the nighttime sky you would find the North Celestial Pole lying at on your?

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If you were located on the Earth's equator and were observing the nighttime sky you would find the North Celestial Pole lying at on your?

If you are at the equator, the Earth's celestial pole would be at the northern horizon. However, because of atmospheric haze, you would not be able to see Polaris. Below about 5 degrees north, Polaris is not visible.