CRTS Observations of the Gamma-Ray Flaring Blazar CGRaBS J0211+1051
Abstract
The light curve of the flaring blazar CGRaBS J0211+1051 (ATel #3120, #3127, #3129, #3131) spanning 7 years (Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2011) obtained by CRTS shows a steady rise over the past ~3 years from ~15.6 mag in 2008, to ~13.5 mag on 24 Jan 2011, with superposed rapid variations on a ~ month time scale with amplitudes ~ 0.5 - 1 mag. There were also two sharp flares, in mid-Nov. 2006 (peak magnitude ~ 14.2) and in early Sept.2007 (peak magnitude ~ 14.4).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- January 2011
- Bibcode:
- 2011ATel.3133....1D
- Keywords:
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- Optical;
- AGN;
- Blazar