3 papers
astro-ph2006
The unprecedented optical outburst of the quasar 3C 454.3. The WEBT campaign of 2004-2005
M. Villata, C. M. Raiteri, T. J. Balonek
The radio quasar 3C 454.3 underwent an exceptional optical outburst lasting more than 1 year and culminating in spring 2005. The maximum brightness detected was R = 12.0, which rep…
astro-ph2001
Multiwavelength Monitoring of the Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 Galaxy Akn 564. III. Optical Observations and the Optical--UV--X-ray Connection
O. Shemmer, P. Romano, R. Bertram +36
We present the results of a two-year long optical monitoring program of the narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxy Akn 564. The majority of this monitoring project was also covered by X-ray…
astro-ph1998
Steps Toward Determination of the Size and Structure of the Broad-Line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei. XV. Long-Term Optical Monitoring of NGC 5548
B. M. Peterson, A. J. Barth, P. Berlind +34
We present the results of three years of ground-based observations of the Seyfert 1 galaxy NGC 5548, which combined with previously reported data, yield optical continuum and broad…