Monitoring of 3C 66A during an extended outburst. I. The light curves.

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Dec 1996

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Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement, v.120, p.313-321

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Bl Lacertae Objects: General, Bl Lacertae Objects: Individual: 3C 66A, Radio Continuum: Galaxies

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We present results from a two year intensive monitoring of BL Lac object 3C 66A (PKS 0219+428). This object was observed in outburst during these two years. It reached the brightest ever observed magnitude on V=13.59 (1.2.1995) and on K=10.59 (15.2.1994). The optical and infrared light curves are characterised by randomly distributed fast flares, lasting a few days and well defined outbursts lasting a week or two. On top of these flares we can occasionally see small amplitude microvariability. No clear correlation can be found between the spectral behaviour and the occurrence of these flares. In the radio bands 3C 66A was quite faint and very stable compared to the optical variations. The light curves will be presented with preliminary analysis and discussions on the possible causes for the observed variations.

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