1998A&A...330..419D


Query : 1998A&A...330..419D

1998A&A...330..419D - Astronomy and Astrophysics, volume 330, 419-422 (1998/2-2)

Dramatic emission line variations in QSO Kaz 102 and possible causes.

DE DIEGO J.A., DULTZIN-HACYAN D., BENITEZ E. and THOMPSON K.L.

Abstract (from CDS):

We report optical spectroscopic observations of the radio-quiet quasar Kaz 102. We find impressive variations of the Hα emission line both in shape and intensity. Hα dimms by 40%, and develops a blue asymmetry within a few years. The continuum level also decreases by a similar amount. We discuss the results in terms of the kinematics of the BLR (Broad Line Region), and consider several plausible scenarios: The association of the BLR to Supernovae Remnants evolving in a dense medium, the emission from two BLRs in a binary black hole system, emission from clouds whose motion is predominantly radial coupled with light echoes, and variations in the distribution of a small number of clouds.

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Journal keyword(s): quasars: emission lines - quasars: individual: Kaz 102 = Q 1803+676 (Ka 102)

Simbad objects: 2

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Number of rows : 2
N Identifier Otype ICRS (J2000)
RA
ICRS (J2000)
DEC
Mag U Mag B Mag V Mag R Mag I Sp type #ref
1850 - 2024
#notes
1 QSO J0854+2006 BLL 08 54 48.8749846272 +20 06 30.639583620   15.91 15.43 15.56   ~ 2326 1
2 QSO B1803+6737 QSO 18 03 28.8923260440 +67 38 10.561677936   16.04 15.78     ~ 97 0

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