Variability of NGC 5548: The lines

Rodriguez-Pascual, P. M.; Wamsteker, W.; Netzer, H.; Wills, B.
Bibliographical reference

In its Proceedings of the Celebratory Symposium on a Decade of UV Astronomy with the IUE Satellite, Volume 2 p 315-318 (SEE N89-16535 08-89)

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6
1988
Number of authors
4
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0
Citations
2
Refereed citations
2
Description
Two broad components in the strongest UV emission lines of NGC 5548 are identified. The components respond differently to continuum changes. A normal broad (5000 km/sec) line is related to the UV flux, but the data-set only provides an upper limit for the possible lag. The very broad (10000 km/sec) line does not appear to be affected by continuum changes. The physical conditions in the BLR and VBLR seem to be widely different.