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by aquataine
Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:31 am
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: LMC size (APOD 4 Sep 2006)
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LMC size (APOD 4 Sep 2006)

In the Sept. 4 explanation about the LMC, it is stated that it spans 70,000 light years. In the May 10 explanation about the LMC it is stated that it spans only 15,000 light years. Which is correct?