A cluster of compact objects (neutron stars and/or black holes) may mimic the presence of a super-massive black hole (SBH) at the center of the Galaxy. The cluster, with eventually a less massive black hole at its center, could be the remnant of a more massive cluster which has lost part of its mass. We use simple dynamical considerations to derive a lower limit to the mass of the black hole at the cluster center.

Star cluster collapse and massive black holes

NUCITA, Achille;DE PAOLIS, Francesco;INGROSSO, Gabriele
2002-01-01

Abstract

A cluster of compact objects (neutron stars and/or black holes) may mimic the presence of a super-massive black hole (SBH) at the center of the Galaxy. The cluster, with eventually a less massive black hole at its center, could be the remnant of a more massive cluster which has lost part of its mass. We use simple dynamical considerations to derive a lower limit to the mass of the black hole at the cluster center.
2002
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