The Declining Rotation Curve of NGC 157
Abstract
We have found strong evidence for an abrupt decline in the HI rotation curve of the isolated spiral galaxy NGC 157. Various mass models to account for this, and the implications for the dark matter content of NGC 157, are discussed.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
- Pub Date:
- April 1997
- DOI:
- 10.1071/AS97085
- Bibcode:
- 1997PASA...14...85R
- Keywords:
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- GALAXIES;
- INDIVIDUAL (NGC 157);
- KINEMATICS & DYNAMICS;
- RADIO LINES;
- galaxies: individual (NGC 157);
- galaxies: kinematics and dynamics;
- galaxies: spiral;
- radio lines: galaxies