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Hynes, R. I.; Charles, P. A.; Garcia, M. R.; Robinson, E. L.; Casares, J.; Haswell, C. A.; Kong, A. K. H.; Rupen, M.; Fender, R. P.; Wagner, R. M.; Gallo, E.; Eves, B. A. C.; Shahbaz, T.; Zurita, C.
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American Astronomical Society, HEAD meeting #8, #40.02; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 36, p.1205
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2004
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We report simultaneous X-ray, optical, and radio observations of V404
Cyg in quiescence. The X-ray flux varied dramatically by a factor of
>20 during a 60 ks observation. X-ray variations were well correlated
with those in Hα , although the latter include an approximately
constant component as well. Correlations can also be seen with the
optical continuum, although these are less clear. We see no large lag
between X-ray and optical line variations; this implies they are
causally connected on short timescales. As in previous observations,
Hα flares exhibit a double-peaked profile suggesting emission
distributed across the accretion disk. The peak separation is consistent
with material extending outward to at least the circularization radius.
The prompt response in the entire Hα line confirms that the line
variability is powered by X-ray (and/or EUV) irradiation. The origin of
the optical continuum variability, whether reprocessing or synchrotron,
remains less clear. We also see substantial radio variability at this
epoch suggesting sustained outflow of material in quiescence.
Chandra observations were supported by NASA grant GO3-4044X.