Kepler Observations of Rapid Optical Variability in Active Galactic Nuclei

Richard F. Mushotzky, Rick Edelson, Wayne H. Baumgartner +1

Over three quarters in 2010-2011, Kepler monitored optical emission from four active galactic nuclei (AGN) with ~30 min sampling, >90% duty cycle, and <~0.1% repeatability. These d…