The tilt of the fundamental plane of elliptical galaxies — I. Exploring dynamical and structural effects

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore the relationship between the structural and dynamical properties of elliptical galaxies.
• Analysis of the three-dimensional parameter space defined by central velocity dispersion, effective radius, and mean effective surface brightness.
• Exploration of the tilt in the fundamental plane of elliptical galaxies.
• Elliptical galaxies demonstrate a non-uniform distribution in the defined parameter space.
• The findings highlight significant correlations between the structural and dynamical characteristics.