Summary
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) took a new photograph of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby dwarf galaxy. This image provides a clear view of the galaxy, which is known for its active star formation.
Key Facts
- The photograph was taken from the ISS on November 28, 2025.
- The Large Magellanic Cloud is about 160,000 light-years away from Earth.
- People in the Southern Hemisphere and lower parts of the Northern Hemisphere can see it without special tools.
- The photo shows the galaxy as a bright purple spot in the sky above Earth's atmosphere.
- The Large Magellanic Cloud is part of the Local Group, a collection of over 50 galaxies.
- It is known for star formation and was the site of Supernova 1987A, a major stellar explosion.
- The aftermath of the supernova helped scientists study star life cycles and cosmic dust formation.
