Magellanic Stream

Magellanic Stream
Object typeIntergalactic high-velocity cloud
Observation data
(Epoch J2000.0)
ConstellationDorado, Mensa, Sculptor 
00h 32m
Declination−30.0°

The Magellanic Stream is a stream of high-velocity clouds of gas extending behind the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds over 100° through the Galactic south pole of the Milky Way. Associated with the stream is the leading arm feature. The stream was sighted in 1965 and its relation to the Magellanic Clouds was established in 1974.

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