|Subject: Naked eye galaxies.| Posted May 17, 2001 by Civilian
In the article you claim that the milky way is the only galaxy
that can be seen with the naked eye. This is not entirely true.
Our milky way is surrounded by a group of small galaxies known
as the local group. Although most of these simply resemble
bright stars to the naked eye, two stand out. In the Southren
hemisphere we have the pleasure of being able to see both of
them. On a clear, dark night you will notice two large bright
blobs slightly to the south of the milky way. These are
Galaxies, known as the "Clouds of Magellan". They are visible
with the naked eye and they are almost impossible to miss unless
you find yourself in a bright city. If you happen to be in the
southren hemisphere, look south. If the southren cross is to the
left of the Celestial pole then the clouds will be on the right
of it. If that doesnt help try this: On a southren Autumn night,
quite early (say 8pm) look south (if you see Leo youre looking
the wromg way). Find the