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Monitoring Variability In 1es 1959+650 With Rovor

Student Name: Harrison, Janalee
Advisor Name: Moody, J. Ward
Approval Date: 12/1/2008
Report Type: Senior Thesis
Title: Monitoring Variability In 1es 1959+650 With Rovor
Abstract: Active Galactic Nuclei are galaxy nuclei that emit non-thermal radiation. The standard model describing them assumes the radiation originates from a black hole surrounded by an accretion disk. This model can be tested by measuring how fast the light from the AGN varies. We have constructed and commissioned a 16” telescope named ROVOR (Remote Observatory for Variable Object Research) to monitor AGN light and other variable objects. We report on the first scientifically significant data obtained with ROVOR. For this data we made observations on the blazar 1ES 1959+650 in the Fall of 2008 as part of a multi-wavelength campaign. We discuss how this is compatible with the standard model.
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