NASA NTRS · 19880060464
Do massive black holes reside in elliptical galaxies?
Abstract
The accretion by a central black hole of the hot interstellar medium in an elliptical galaxy is investigated, and the minimum expected luminosity and manner of its emission is estimated. It is not obviously detected at any wavelength. The problem of 'starving the monster', if indeed there is a monster, is raised. The simplest conclusion from the evidence is that most bright elliptical galaxies do not contain massive black holes.
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Fabian, A. C., Canizares, C. R.. 1988-06-30. Do massive black holes reside in elliptical galaxies?. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880060464
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