BL Lac
The object had been active since January 2002 (vsnet-campaign-blazar
243), and then a major outburst of 13.5mag was reported on January 20
(vsnet-campaign-blazar
246, 247).
The object further brightened to R~12.8 - 12.7 as reported by M. Villata
(vsnet-campaign-blazar
248, 249).
It was fading from the outburst during February (vsnet-campaign-blazar
250, 252,
253).
The object was reported to be slightly brightening in May (vsnet-campaign-blazar
261).
The activity between 13.9-14.9mag was reported in July (vsnet-campaign-blazar
266, 267,
268).
The object had once faded, a new brightening to 14.4mag was reported by
J. Ripero on August 30 (vsnet-campaign-blazar
269). M. Villata reported that BL Lac was moderately bright since the
end of August: it could be in a pre-outburst phase (vsnet-campaign-blazar
272). The object experienced temporary fading on September 13-14 (vsnet-campaign-blazar
273, 274).
But, the active state had continued (vsnet-campaign-blazar
275, 276,
277),
and on October 26-27, a major flare to 12.9mag was reported (vsnet-campaign-blazar
278, 279,
280).
The object slightly faded in the end of October, however still very active
(vsnet-campaign-blazar
281, 282,
283,
284,
285,
289).
The object experienced outburst again on December 13 (vsnet-campaign-blazar
290, 291,
292).