B1524-136: A CSS quasar with two-sided radio jets

Abstract

We present MERLIN, global VLBI and VLBA observations of the high-luminosity, compact steep-spectrum quasar B1524$-$136 at cm wavelengths. These observations reveal well-defined radio jets on both sides of the active nucleus, a situation which is almost unique amongst high-luminosity radio quasars. However, the radio jets on opposite sides are very dissimilar, and the overall radio structure appears highly distorted. We discuss possible implications of these observations.

5 pages, 3 figures, to appear in A&A Letters

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• Optical-radio positional offsets for active galactic nuclei