Alert Notice 611: Flaring of Blazar 3C 279
Active Dates: Jan. 15, 2018 – Jan. 15, 2018
Abstract:
AAVSO member/observer Adolfo Darriba (Madrid, Spain) informs us that Dr. Dave Thompson, Multiwavelength Coordinator for the Large Area Telescope (LAT) of NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope, on behalf of the Fermi LAT Collaboration has called for observations of the blazar 3C 279, which is undergoing a major gamma-ray flare.
Justification:
Call for observation due to major gamma-ray flare detected from blazar 3C 279.
Requested Data Types:
Photometry
Targets
| Name | Magnitude | Variability Type | Photometry Notes | Spectroscopy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C 279 | 13.00 | QSO |
Cadence: Not Specified Precision: 100 |
Not Requested |
Spectroscopy Lines:
No spectroscopy lines provided
Photometry Filters:
No photometry filters provided
Comparison Stars:
No comparison stars provided
Co-Authorship
Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.
Additional Observer Input:
Not provided
Additional Submission Location:
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Forum URL
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Notes:
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dave Thompson; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #611)