Steps towards determination of the size and structure of the Broad-Line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei. XIII. Ultraviolet observations of the Broad-Line Radio Galaxy 3C 390.3

Details Steps towards determination of the size and structure of the Broad-Line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei. XIII. Ultraviolet observations of the Broad-Line Radio Galaxy 3C 390.3 Steps towards determination of the size and structure of the Broad-Line Region in Active Galactic Nuclei. XIII. Ultraviolet observations of the Broad-Line Radio Galaxy 3C 390.3

1998-06-16

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9806216v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journal. Paper of 29 pages, plus 10 pages of tables and 7 figures

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As part of an extensive multi-wavelength monitoring campaign, the International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite was used to observe the broad-line radio galaxy 3C 390.3 during the period 1994 December 31 to 1996 March 5. Spectra were obtained every 6-10 days. The UV continuum varied by a factor of 7 through the campaign, while the broad emission-lines varied by factors of 2-5. Unlike previously monitored Seyfert 1 galaxies, in which the X-ray continuum generally varies with a larger amplitude than the UV, in 3C 390.3 the UV continuum light-curve is similar in both amplitude and shape to the X-ray light-curve observed by ROSAT. The UV broad emission-line variability lags that of the UV continuum by 35-70 days for Ly-alpha and CIV 1549; values larger than those found for Seyfert 1 galaxies of comparable UV luminosity. These lags are also larger than those found for the Balmer lines in 3C 390.3 over the same period. The red and blue wings of CIV and Ly-alpha vary in phase, suggesting that radial motion does not dominate the kinematics of the UV line-emitting gas. Comparison with archival data provides evidence for velocity-dependent changes in the Ly-alpha and CIV line profiles, indicating evolution in the detailed properties and/or distribution of the broad-line emitting gas.

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