SMC is an irregular galaxy 195,700 light-years from the Sun, in Tucana. Its light has travelled 195,700 years to reach us.
Fly there in 3D| Type | Irregular |
| Distance | 195,700 light-years (cep) |
| Radius | 8,611 light-years |
| Absolute magnitude | -16.35 |
| Constellation | Tucana |
| Position (J2000) | RA 13.1580°, Dec -72.8003° |
The light you see left 195,700 years ago, in the ice ages, when our own species lived by hunting and gathering. At the speed of light, crossing its 17,222 light-years takes as many years.
In galaxy mode, press Local Universe and search for it on the map, or follow the link above: the autopilot flies there, and up close the galaxy is drawn to its catalogued size, shape and tilt (the stars and arms themselves are illustrative).