The Small Magellanic Cloud, SMC
Posted on 10th February, 2012 by Chaz
Gives mathematical measurements relating this galaxy that orbits the Milky Way. Includes history about first known discoveries and links to photo galleries.
During his third voyage in about 1503-4, Amerigo Vespucci mentioned in a letter describing the southern skies, three Canopes, two bright and one obscure. Amerigo& ,s bright Canopes are thought to be the Magellanic Clouds, LMC and SMC, while the obscure one is probably the Coalsack dark nebula. Honors include the naming of America for him, even during his lifetime, in 1507 by cartographer Martin Waldseemller. . more to come soon . Links.