An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 24.21

The Early Universe — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · dark-matter-density-solar-neighborhood

Problem

Using the result of the ``back-of-the-envelope'' calculation for the density of dark matter (Eq. 24.50), estimate the mass density of dark matter in the solar neighborhood. Express your answer in units of kg m−3^{-3}, M⊙_\odot pc−3^{-3}, and M⊙_\odot AU−3^{-3}. How does your answer compare with the stellar mass density in the solar neighborhood?

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