Ariel V sky survey - X-ray variability of NGC 5128

A. Lawrence; J. P. Pye; M. Elvis

doi:10.1093/mnras/181.1.93P

Ariel V sky survey - X-ray variability of NGC 5128

A. Lawrence, J. P. Pye, M. Elvis

School of Physics and Astronomy

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Abstract

Long-term monitoring of the X-ray source associated with the nucleus of NGC 5128 has produced the most complete light curve in any frequency band for this peculiar active galaxy. The X-ray data indicate activity on at least two time scales: (1) a slow outburst with a time scale of 4-7 yr, (2) superimposed flares with a time scale of 20-50 day. This pattern of behavior is related to other X-ray active galaxies: specifically NGC 4151 (Seyfert) and MKN 421 (BL Lac). Some similarities are noted.

Original language	English
Journal	Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Volume	181
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/181.1.93P
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 1977

Keywords

Ariel Satellites
Black Holes (Astronomy)
Galactic Nuclei
Light Curve
Sky Surveys (Astronomy)
X Ray Sources
Active Galaxies
Centaurus Constellation
Frequencies
Galactic Radiation
Peculiar Galaxies
Radiant Flux Density
Radioactivity
Seyfert Galaxies
Spectral Bands
Time
Variability

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KW - Frequencies

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Ariel V sky survey - X-ray variability of NGC 5128

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