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Parameters for Dark Halos

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 August 2017

K. C. Freeman*
Affiliation:
Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories, Research School of Physical Science, Australian National University

Abstract

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What are the characteristic scale lengths and densities for the dark halos of galaxies, and the typical ratios of dark to luminous mass? For elliptical galaxies, the best estimates come from X-ray data which will be discussed in a later session. For spirals, the best estimates come from rotation curves. I will concentrate on the halo parameters for disk galaxies. At the end, there will be a few comments on stellar dynamical data for ellipticals, and on the unique information available for the dark halo of our Galaxy.

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Review Paper
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1987