A Spectacular, Unprecedented Optical Flare in the Blazar CTA 102
Abstract
We report optical observations of a spectacular, unprecedented optical flare in the blazar CTA 102, reaching a new historic optical maximum (R & #126; 12.73) on JD 2457705.57 [2016 November 13.07 (UT)], just before clouds interrupted observations.
- Publication:
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The Astronomer's Telegram
- Pub Date:
- November 2016
- Bibcode:
- 2016ATel.9756....1C
- Keywords:
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- AGN;
- Blazar;
- Quasar