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astro-ph1997
Refining the Oort Constants: the case for a smaller Milky Way
Rob P. Olling, Michael R. Merrifield
The local stellar kinematics of the Milky Way, parameterized by the Oort constants A and B, depend on the local gradient of the rotation curve, its absolute value (Theta_0), and th…
astro-ph1997
The Shape of the Milky Way's Dark Halo
R. P. Olling, M. R. Merrifield
The distribution of shapes of galaxies' dark halos provides a basic test for models of galaxy formation. To-date, few dark halo shapes have been measured, and the results of differ…