Abstract
We discuss the critical importance of black hole mass indicators based on scaling relations in active galaxies. We highlight outstanding uncertainties in these methods and potential paths to substantial progress in the next decade.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1167-1171 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
Volume | 121 |
Issue number | 885 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2009 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science