Publication date: Jan 2015
Abstract:
Using the pseudo-Newtonian (PN) potential, we estimate the influence of
the repulsive cosmological constant Ʌ ~ 1.3×10-56
cm-2 implied by recent cosmological tests onto the motion of
both Small and Large Magellanic Clouds (SMC and LMC) in the
gravitational field of the Milky Way. The role of the cosmological
constant is most conspicuous when binding mass is estimated for the
satellite galaxies. We have found a strong influence of cosmic repulsion
on the total binding mass for both galaxies. We have found that in some
cases, the effect of the cosmic repulsion can be even comparable to the
effects of the dynamical friction and the Andromeda galaxy.
Authors:
Stuchlík, Z.; Schee, J.;