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The 'Magellanic Clouds', which are dwarf galaxies visible to the naked eye, are satellite galaxies of which larger celestial system?
A. Andromeda Galaxy
B. Milky Way Galaxy✓ Correct Answer
C. Triangulum Galaxy
D. Sombrero Galaxy
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are irregular dwarf galaxies that orbit the Milky Way as satellite galaxies and are prominent features of the southern celestial hemisphere. Distractor options such as the Andromeda Galaxy are major neighboring spiral galaxies rather than hosts to these specific dwarf companions.
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