Swift detection of record X-ray flare of the AGN PKS 0521-36
Abstract
After the increase of activity observed in optical, UV, and X-rays by Swift on 2021 November 10 (ATel #15029), a new Swift observation of the AGN PKS 0521-36 was performed on November 15. Swift/XRT data were taken in Photon Counting mode for a total exposure of 2.5 ksec.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- November 2021
- Bibcode:
- 2021ATel15041....1D
- Keywords:
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- AGN;
- Black Hole;
- Blazar;
- Quasar