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.;