Swift detection of increased X-ray activity from gamma-ray flaring blazar PKS 1424-41
Abstract
Following enduring gamma-ray flaring activity of the flat spectrum radio quasar PKS 1424-41 (also known as 2FGL J1428.0-4206, Nolan et al. 2012, ApJS, 199, 31) detected by Fermi LAT during January 2013, two Swift target of opportunity observations were performed on January 24 and 27, 2013. Recent gamma-ray and X-ray flaring activity from the source was observed on January 6 and January 7 (ATel#4714 and ATel #4717).
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- January 2013
- Bibcode:
- 2013ATel.4770....1C
- Keywords:
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- X-ray;
- Gamma Ray;
- >GeV;
- Request for Observations;
- AGN;
- Blazar;
- Quasar