Physics – Space Physics
Scientific paper
Jun 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982ijrsp..11..100r&link_type=abstract
Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics, vol. 11, June 1982, p. 100, 101.
Physics
Space Physics
4
Celestial Mechanics, Galactic Clusters, Galactic Structure, Magellanic Clouds, Milky Way Galaxy, Resonance, Ring Structures, Roche Limit
Scientific paper
The resonance theory was applied to the members of the Magellanic Plane Group (MPG) of the Local Group of galaxies, assuming that the Galaxy resides in the center and the other system members revolve around it. Attention was given to members of the MPG beyond a 50 kpc radius. The relative mean motion ratio (RMMR) was applied in a theoretical study of the possibility that the Galaxy has a ring around it. It was hypothesized that a stellar object exists between the LMC and the Milky Way. An RMMR value of 2/3 was employed, consonant with Laplace's resonance relation. The Roche limit of the Galaxy was calculated, taking the Galaxy radius to be 50 kpc, to be about 100 kpc. An assumption of the mass and radius of the Galaxy 10-15% less than in the original calculations yielded an orbit within the LMC and the Roche limit. Astrophysical evidence is cited for the actual existence of the ring.
No associations
LandOfFree
Is there a ring around Milky Way does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Is there a ring around Milky Way, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Is there a ring around Milky Way will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1354367