Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The Satellite galaxies of our Milky Way galaxy are.

  1. M21 & M31

  2. Large magellanic cloud & Small magellanic cloud

  3. No satellite galaxies

  4. Virgo Cluster
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds (LMC and SMC) are the Milky Way's largest satellite galaxies, visible from the Southern Hemisphere. M31 (Andromeda) is a separate galaxy, not a satellite. M21 is an open star cluster within our galaxy. The Virgo Cluster is a distant galaxy cluster, not related to our satellites.

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