6 papers
A broadband outburst of the compact steep-spectrum quasar 3C 138 in 2024-2026
T. V. Mufakharov, Yu. V. Sotnikova, V. V. Vlasyuk +20
After several decades of relative quiescence, the compact steep-spectrum quasar 3C 138 entered an active phase in 2024-2026, exhibiting strong broadband flaring. We investigate its…
X-rays breaking out of pre-explosion ejecta mark a supernova's first light
Weimin Yuan, Qiu-Ju Huang, Jin-Ping Zhu +130
Massive stars die as core-collapse supernovae, whose optical light emerges days after the implosion. Theory predicts that the initial collapse-driven shock, upon breaking through t…
Multiwavelength variability of the high-energy neutrino candidate PKS 0735+178 over three decades
T. Mufakharov, Yu. Sotnikova, V. Vlasyuk +12
We present the multiwavelength variability of the BL Lac object PKS 0735+178, associated with the high-energy neutrino event IC211208A. The light curves cover the radio (1-230 GHz)…
Multi-messenger flare in the quasar PKS 0446+11
Y. Y. Kovalev, M. F. Aller, A. K. Erkenov +15
The physical mechanisms driving neutrino and electromagnetic flares in blazars remain poorly understood. We investigate a prominent multi-messenger flare in the quasar PKS 1424+240…
Multiband optical variability on diverse timescales of the blazar Ton 599 from 2011 to 2023
O. Vince, C. M. Raiteri, M. Villata +72
(Shortened)Context: We analyze the optical variability of the FSRQ Ton 599 using BVRI photometry from the WEBT collaboration (2011-2023), complemented by photometric and spectrosco…
Radio and Optical Properties of the blazar PKS 1614+051 at z=3.21
Yu. V. Sotnikova, A. G. Mikhailov, A. E. Volvach +21
We present a study of the radio and optical properties of the high-frequency peaker (HFP) blazar PKS 1614+051 at based on the data covering the time period of 1997-2024. T…