Multiwavelength Monitoring of the Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 Galaxy Akn 564. II. Ultraviolet Continuum and Emission-line Variability

Abstract

We present results of an intensive two-month campaign of approximately daily spectrophotometric monitoring of the narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxy Akn 564 with HST. The fractional variability amplitude of the continuum variations between 1365-3000 A is ~6%, about a factor 3 less than that found in typical Seyfert 1 galaxies over a similar period of time. However, large amplitude, short time-scale flaring behavior is evident, with trough-to-peak flux changes of about 18% in approximately 3 days. We present evidence for wavelength-dependent continuum time delays, with the variations at 3000 A lagging behind those at 1365 A by about 1 day. These delays may be interpreted as evidence for a stratified continuum reprocessing region, possibly an accretion-disk structure. The Lyman-alpha 1216 emission-line exhibits flux variations of about 1% amplitude.

arXiv comment27 pages, 14 figures. Accepted by Astrophysical Journal

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