Search for Dark Matter Annihilation in Draco with STACEE

Authors :: STACEE Collaboration
Driscoll, D. D.
Ball, J.
Carson, J. E.
Covault, C. E.
Fortin, P.
Gingrich, D. M.
Hanna, D. S.
Jarvis, A.
Kildea, J.
Lindner, T.
Mueller, C.
Mukherjee, R.
Ong, R. A.
Ragan, K.
Williams, D. A.
Zweerink, J.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: For some time, the Draco dwarf spheroidal galaxy has garnered interest as a possible source for the indirect detection of dark matter. Its large mass-to-light ratio and relative proximity to the Earth provide favorable conditions for the production of detectable gamma rays from dark matter self-annihilation in its core. The Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) is an air-shower Cherenkov telescope located in Albuquerque, NM capable of detecting gamma rays at energies above 100 GeV. We present the results of the STACEE observations of Draco during the 2005-2006 observing season totaling 10 hours of livetime after cuts.<br />Comment: 4 pages, 1 table, 4 figures, presented at the 30th International Cosmic Ray Conference, Meridia, Mexico, 2007

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