A Thin Disc Galaxy: NGC3198
Not a point source, extending over 200,000 light years across.
Outside the core region
- Velocity is constant at 150,000 m/s.
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Mass density decreases exponentially,
mass/area = 37 Exp (-R'/2.23') solar masses/pc2.
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Total mass is 1.0 x 1040 kg.
