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Large Magellanic Cloud

Large Magellanic Cloud spiral

Large Magellanic Cloud, also known as the Nubecula Major, is located in the constellation Dorado, and is best seen in winter.

Large Magellanic Cloud is magnitude 0.9, is 0.163 million light-years away, and is 10.75' x 9.17' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Large Magellanic Cloud
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Nubecula Major
      1. Type:
      2. spiral
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 0.9
      1. Distance (Mly):
      2. 0.163 Mly
      1. Size:
      2. 10.75' x 9.17''

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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