Galaxy Physics via the Disk Stellar Velocity Ellipsoid

Kyle B. Westfall*, Matthew A. Bershady, Marc A. W. Verheijen, Thomas P. K. Martinsson, David R. Andersen, Rob A. Swaters

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Abstract

We briefly review measurements of the disk stellar velocity ellipsoid (SVE) completed [1] for the Disk-Mass Survey [2] and illustrate additional Calar Alto PMAS/PPak data that will supplement these results. This discussion is motivated by the fundamental physical insights into both the disk and overall gravitational potential provided by the three-dimensional (3D) description of the SVE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHunting for the Dark
Subtitle of host publicationThe Hidden Side of Galaxy Formation
EditorsVP Debattista, CC Popescu
Place of PublicationMelville
PublisherAMER INST PHYSICS
Pages429-430
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)978-0-7354-0786-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun-2010
EventInternational Conference on Hunting for the Dark: The Hidden Side of Galaxy Formation - , Malta
Duration: 19-Oct-200923-Oct-2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
PublisherAMER INST PHYSICS
Volume1240
ISSN (Print)0094-243X

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Hunting for the Dark: The Hidden Side of Galaxy Formation
Country/TerritoryMalta
Period19/10/200923/10/2009

Keywords

  • GALACTIC DISKS

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