VRI Photometry and Polarimetry of 3C454.3 and Other Blazars at the Table Mountain Observatory During the Summer of 2008
Abstract
We report on continued VRI monitoring and polarimetry of blazars 1510-089, 1611+343, 1633+382, 1652+398 (= Mrk 501), 1727+502, 3C 371, 1959+650, and 3C 454.3 between June and August 2008. The blazar 3C454.3 was particularly interesting, since it is still in a comparatively high state following its outbursts of May 2005 and July 2007. Preliminary results suggest that its degree of polarization is related to its brightness.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #213
- Pub Date:
- January 2009
- Bibcode:
- 2009AAS...21342205Z