Magellanic Bridge | |
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Type | Transgalactic HI region |
Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
Right ascension | 03h 11m |
Declination | -77.5° |
See also: Astronomical object, List of astronomical objects | |
The Magellanic Bridge is a stream of neutral hydrogen that links the two Magellanic Clouds.[1] It is mostly a low-metallicity gas feature, though a few stars have been found inside it.[2] It should not be confused with the Magellanic Stream, which links the MCs to the Milky Way.