NIR Flaring of the Quasar [HB89] 0048-071 (CGRaBS J0051-0650)
ATel #2945; L. Carrasco, A. Carramiñana, E. Recillas, A. Porras, D. Y. Mayya, J. R Valdes, G. Escobedo, I. Torres (INAOE, Mexico
on 15 Oct 2010; 20:41 UT
Distributed as an Instant Email Notice Request For Observations
Credential Certification: LUIS CARRASCO (carrasco@inaoep.mx)
Subjects: Radio, Millimeter, Infra-Red, Gamma Ray, Request for Observations, AGN, Blazar, Quasar
Referred to by ATel #: 6754
We report the ongoing NIR flare of the QSO [HB89]0048-071, z=1.95. It has been identified with the radio source WMAP J005059-064 and it also a candidate for a Gamma Ray Blazar CGRaBsJ0051-0650. In our recent observation on October 14, 2010 (JD2455483.7888), we detected a large increase in flux at NIR wavelengths. It had then a flux corresponding to H = 14.69 +/- 0.05. While, 12 days before on October 02, 2010 (JD 2455471.8979). it had a flux corresponding to H = 16.00 +/- 0.04. That is an increase in luminosity of a factor of 3.6 in a short timescale. Henceforth, we encourage further multiwavelength coverage for this very active source.
