Multiwave Monitoring of the Nuclei of Seyfert Galaxies and Quasars at Several Telescopes of FSU and European Countries in the Frame of an INTAS Program

Abstract

Several groups of astronomers in FSU (Former Soviet Union) and European countries have started, in 1998, a cooperative spectral and broad-band optical and UV-monitoring of the nuclei of selected Seyfert galaxies and quasars (10 objects). The monitoring is to be continued until Oct. 30, 2000. The spectral optical monitoring with CCD-cameras in the spectral range λλAA4000–8000ÅÅ is being carried out at two observatories: SAO RAS, Russia (6-m and 1-m telescopes) and at Kazakhstan (70-cm telescope). The resolution is about 3–10Å, the S/N ratio is ≍50–100. The broad-band optical monitoring with BVRI filters (with a 1% accuracy at the R-band) is being done at 5 observatories. NLR and ENLR in monitored galaxies will also be investigated.