What is the mass distribution and rotation curve of galaxy IC1101?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the mass distribution and rotation curve of galaxy IC1101, particularly focusing on its mass-to-light ratio and the implications for its velocity dispersion and dark matter distribution. Participants explore the available literature and seek to understand how these factors compare to other galaxies like Andromeda.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that IC1101 has a significantly high mass-to-light ratio, suggesting values of 12:1 at 20 kpc, 100:1 at 200 kpc, and over 1000:1 at 1000 kpc.
  • The same participant queries what the rotation curve or velocity dispersion might resemble, questioning if it would be similar to Andromeda or exhibit a more rapidly rising velocity with distance.
  • Another participant provides a link to a resource that may contain relevant information, although the link is reported as faulty by a third participant.
  • Subsequent replies confirm that the link works for some users, indicating a potential discrepancy in access or compatibility with different systems.
  • A specific paper is mentioned as possibly relevant to the discussion, although its direct connection to IC1101 is not established.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specifics of IC1101's mass distribution or rotation curve, and there are competing views regarding the accessibility of resources that may provide further information.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the availability of detailed studies on IC1101, and the discussion reflects uncertainty about the implications of the mass-to-light ratios on the galaxy's dynamics.

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what does the dark matter distribution look like in galaxy IC1101
I've been reading up a little on IC1101, the largest known galaxy and there is not a lot of info on it, but it seems to have an unusually large mass to light ratio according to this popular article (see half way down):



According to this article at 20kpc it's got 12:1 mass to light, at 200kpc it's 100:1 and at 1000kpc it's got more than 1000:1. What I'm wondering is what would the rotation curve (or in this case velocity dispersion as it's an eliptical with very little rotation) look like approximately? Similar to let's say Andromeda or a more rapidly rising velocity as we move outward? And what might the dark matter size and distribution look like to come up with numbers like these? I couldn't find any real information in this area doing a search. Thanks.
 
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Hi @masher:

The date 2029 seems to be an error. The link fails to work.

Regards,
Buzz
 
Buzz Bloom said:
The date 2029 seems to be an error. The link fails to work.
Link works for me (running Firefox on an old Vista PC):

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berkeman said:
Link works for me (running Firefox on an old Vista PC):
Works for me too with Firefox and an old MacBookPro

The eighth paper on the list that I find is https://arxiv.org/abs/1612.06428
 
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