Predictions and Outcomes for the Dynamics of Rotating Galaxies

Authors

Stacy S. McGaugh, Case Western Reserve UniversityFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Stacy S. McGaugh

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-24-2020

Abstract

A review is given of a priori predictions made for the dynamics of rotating galaxies. One theory-MOND-has had many predictions corroborated by subsequent observations. While it is sometimes possible to offer post hoc explanations for these observations in terms of dark matter, it is seldom possible to use dark matter to predict the same phenomena.

Keywords

alternative models, dark matter, galactic rotation, galaxies, gravitation

Publication Title

Galaxies

Grant

PHY-1911909

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Recommended Citation

McGaugh, S. (2020). Predictions and Outcomes for the Dynamics of Rotating Galaxies. Galaxies, 8(2), 35.https://doi.org/10.3390/galaxies80200355