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What is a pair of irregular galaxies in the neighborhood of the milky way?
That sounds like the Magellanic Clouds. Two galaxies that are satellites of our galaxy, visible in the Southern Hemisphere. They may be confused with clouds, but they are always in the same part of the sky (including in the apparent rotation of the sky around the Earth, of course).
What does Magellanic mean?
The LMC and the SMC (Large and Small Magellanic Clouds) are named afterFernão de Magalhães, better known as Ferdinand Magellan. He was the first to bring the MC into common Western knowledge during his circumnavigation of the Earth in 1519--22.
What do scientists believe your galaxies was created from?
Scientists believe that galaxies were formed from the gravitational collapse of large clouds of gas and dust in the early universe. As these clouds collapsed, they formed smaller structures that eventually evolved into galaxies. The exact mechanisms of galaxy formation are still an area of active research in astrophysics.
How was the Magellan spacecraft able to see through Venus clouds?
Infrared light can penetrate through clouds. The resulting images were adjusted to assign colors in the visible spectrum. You can search the web for "False-color imaging" and find more information on this image enhancement technique.
What is in the center of the milkey way?
We cannot see the center of the Milky Way Galaxy because of the dense clouds of dust and gas in the way, but there are interesting indications that our galaxy, like many large galaxies, may contain a supermassive black hole in its center.
Are the clouds of Magellan are two barred spiral galaxies?
The two Magellanic Clouds are irregular dwarf galaxies.
The Clouds of Magellan are what type of galaxy?
The Clouds of Magellan are known as irregular dwarf galaxies. They are relatively small and do not have a specific shape.
What is the specialty of Andromeda galaxy?
It is a large galaxy, which is relatively near-by. There are galaxies nearer to us, like the two Magellan Clouds; but those are mini-galaxies.
Why are magellanic clouds described as nearby?
The Mellaganic Clouds are two dwarf galaxies, satellite galaxies of our own Milky Way. They are "nearby" only to the extent that they are the closest galaxies to our own. Ferdinand Magellan, the leader of the first European voyage to circumnavigate the Earth, named them because they appeared to be permanent clouds in the southern sky. The Clouds aren't visible from Europe or North America.
Are the clouds of magellan two elliptical galaxies orbiting the milky way galaxy?
Elliptical? No. The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are "dwarf" galaxies of "irregular" shape. Scientists have long believed that the SMC and LMC are "orbiting" the Milky Way, but recent analysis has cast some doubt on that; they may not actually be "orbiting".
What is a Magallanic cloud?
The Magellanic clouds are two small galaxies visible in the night sky only from the Southern Hemisphere. Up until 1994 when an even closer one was discovered, they were the closest galaxies to our own galaxy, the Milky Way. The Magellanic clouds are believed to be in orbit around our galaxy.
What is a pair of irregular galaxies in the neighborhood of the milky way?
That sounds like the Magellanic Clouds. Two galaxies that are satellites of our galaxy, visible in the Southern Hemisphere. They may be confused with clouds, but they are always in the same part of the sky (including in the apparent rotation of the sky around the Earth, of course).
What actors and actresses appeared in Clouds of Magellan - 1995?
The cast of Clouds of Magellan - 1995 includes: James Biberi as Kyle Frank Lewallen as Mark Marco Ursino as Ace Arie Verveen as Counsel
What galaxies are small and have many different shapes?
Dwarf galaxies are small galaxies that exhibit a wide variety of shapes and structures. They can be irregular, elliptical, or even spiral in some cases, depending on their formation history and interactions with larger galaxies. Examples include the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, which are irregular dwarf galaxies near the Milky Way. These galaxies often contain fewer stars and less gas than their larger counterparts, contributing to their diverse appearances.
What is a galaxy that does not have a regular shape is classified as?
A galaxy that does not have a regular shape is classified as an irregular galaxy. Unlike spiral or elliptical galaxies, irregular galaxies lack a defined structure and often appear chaotic in form. They are typically rich in gas and dust, which can lead to active star formation. Examples of irregular galaxies include the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds.
did the densest clouds of gas in the early universe become elliptical galaxies?
Yes, the densest clouds of gas in the early universe played a significant role in the formation of elliptical galaxies. As these clouds collapsed under their own gravity, they formed stars and eventually merged with other gas clouds, leading to the creation of larger structures. Over time, the interactions and mergers of these stellar systems contributed to the formation of elliptical galaxies, characterized by their smooth, featureless light profiles and older star populations. Thus, the early dense gas clouds were crucial in shaping the evolution of galaxies in the universe.
Astronomers who discovered galaxies?
* Johann Elert Bode discovered Bodes Galaxy * Art Hoag discovered the Hoag galaxy * Ferdinand Magellan discovered the large and small Magellanic clouds * Nicholas U. Mayall discovered the Mayall's object See link for more information
