Among irregular galaxies, what makes the Large and Small Magellanic Cloud especially useful for astronomers?
A) they are (for galaxies) very close to us, so they are easy to study
B) they are among the biggest irregular galaxies ever found
C) they have a regular shape, but it is so complicated it was hard to figure out
D) they do not contain any young stars at all, only really old ones
E) their shape resembles a map of Bayonne, New Jersey

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The Large and Small Magellanic Cloud are especially useful for astronomers because they are very close to us, making them easier to study compared to other irregular galaxies that are much farther away.

Among Irregular Galaxies, What Makes the Large and Small Magellanic