Hubble Reveals the Small Magellanic Cloud’s Colorful Secrets

The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf irregular galaxy, one of the Milky Way’s closest cosmic companions, orbiting our galaxy alongside its larger sibling, the Large Magellanic Cloud

Introduction What Is the Small Magellanic Cloud? Historically, the SMC (along with the LMC) has been known to indigenous peoples of the Southern Hemisphere, such as the Aboriginal Australians, who incorporated it into their oral traditions and navigation practices. European explorers, including Ferdinand Magellan, later noted its presence during their voyages, lending the galaxy its … Read more