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Image for: Stellar motions reveal backbone of the Large Magellanic Cloud


Observed orbits of stars within the central parts of the Large Magellanic Cloud. The stars in the central region, along the bar, follow elongated orbits which deviate from a circular shape (dashed contours).
Observed orbits of stars within the central parts of the Large Magellanic Cloud. The stars in the central region, along the bar, follow elongated orbits which deviate from a circular shape (dashed contours).

Copyright: AIP/F. Niederhofer, VISTA VMC Survey

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