Constraining the Properties of Milky Way Dwarf Spheroidals with Surface Brightness and Velocity Dispersion Data

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Abstract

Using a combination of surface brightness and velocity dispersion data, we simultaneously constrain the velocity anisotropy and dark matter mass profiles of Milky Way dwarf spheroidals (dSphs). Our findings indicate strong correlations between the distributions of visible and dark matter within the dSphs and provide further insights into the cusp vs. core debate.

Authors

  • Justin Craig

    • Millikin University
  • Casey Watson

    • Millikin University