Free access Cycle dependence of the longitudinal-latitudinal sunspot motion correlations    p. 1003 J. Muraközy and A. Ludmány Published online: 29 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078456 Abstract Full HTML PDF (683.3 KB) PS (709.3 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Comparison of SOHO UVCS and MLSO MK4 coronameter densities    p. 1009 K.-S. Lee, Y.-J. Moon, K.-S. Kim, J.-Y. Lee, K.-S. Cho and G. S. Choe Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078976 Abstract Full HTML PDF (398.4 KB) PS (1.920 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Effect of longitudinal magnetic and density inhomogeneity on transversal coronal loop oscillations    p. 1015 G. Verth and R. Erdélyi Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809626 Abstract Full HTML PDF (450.6 KB) PS (208.3 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Fast spectral fitting of hard X-ray bremsstrahlung from truncated power-law electron spectra    p. 1023 J. C. Brown, J. Kašparová, A. M. Massone and M. Piana Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809496 Abstract Full HTML PDF (264.3 KB) PS (156.6 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Compositional interpretation of the geometric albedo of asteroids - I. Solar phase effects    p. 1031 J. M. Carvano Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809441 Abstract Full HTML PDF (396.1 KB) PS (423.3 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A Hubble Space Telescope transit light curve for GJ 436b    p. 1039 J. L. Bean, G. F. Benedict, D. Charbonneau, D. Homeier, D. C. Taylor, B. McArthur, A. Seifahrt, S. Dreizler and A. Reiners Published online: 9 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810013 Abstract Full HTML PDF (180.5 KB) PS (90.05 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Ab initio characterization of linear C3Si isomers    p. 1047 N. Inostroza, M. Hochlaf, M. L. Senent and J. R. Letelier Published online: 15 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809556 Abstract Full HTML PDF (166.8 KB) PS (138.9 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Energy levels, radiative rates, and excitation rates for transitions in O IV    p. 1053 K. M. Aggarwal and F. P. Keenan Published online: 29 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078741 Abstract Full HTML PDF (363.1 KB) PS (372.1 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight Free access Extragalactic jets with helical magnetic fields: relativistic MHD simulations    p. 663 R. Keppens, Z. Meliani, B. van der Holst and F. Casse Published online: 19 March 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079174 Abstract Full HTML PDF (3.354 MB) PS (47.46 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A model for delayed emission in a very-high energy gamma-ray flare in Markarian 501    p. 679 W. Bednarek and R. M. Wagner Published online: 27 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079068 Abstract Full HTML PDF (102.2 KB) PS (46.04 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The Vimos VLT deep survey - Global properties of 20 000 galaxies in the IAB < 22.5 WIDE survey    p. 683 B. Garilli, O. Le Fèvre, L. Guzzo, D. Maccagni, V. Le Brun, S. de la Torre, B. Meneux, L. Tresse, P. Franzetti, G. Zamorani, et al. (37 more) A. Zanichelli, L. Gregorini, D. Vergani, D. Bottini, R. Scaramella, M. Scodeggio, G. Vettolani, C. Adami, S. Arnouts, S. Bardelli, M. Bolzonella, A. Cappi, S. Charlot, P. Ciliegi, T. Contini, S. Foucaud, I. Gavignaud, O. Ilbert, A. Iovino, F. Lamareille, H. J. McCracken, B. Marano, C. Marinoni, A. Mazure, R. Merighi, S. Paltani, R. Pellò, A. Pollo, L. Pozzetti, M. Radovich, E. Zucca, J. Blaizot, A. Bongiorno, O. Cucciati, Y. Mellier, C. Moreau and L. Paioro Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078878 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.459 MB) PS (585.8 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The early-type dwarf galaxy population of the Hydra I cluster    p. 697 I. Misgeld, S. Mieske and M. Hilker Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810014 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.221 MB) PS (1.365 MB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight Free access Simulating the mass-metallicity relation from z 1    p. 711 M. Mouhcine, B. K. Gibson, A. Renda and D. Kawata Published online: 6 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078190 Abstract Full HTML PDF (435.6 KB) PS (286.2 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access INTEGRAL observations of the blazar Mrk 421 in outburst - Results of a multi-wavelength campaign    p. 721 G. G. Lichti, E. Bottacini, M. Ajello, P. Charlot, W. Collmar, A. Falcone, D. Horan, S. Huber, A. von Kienlin, A. Lähteenmäki, et al. (8 more) E. Lindfors, D. Morris, K. Nilsson, D. Petry, M. Rüger, A. Sillanpää, F. Spanier and M. Tornikoski Published online: 8 April 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079199 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.204 MB) PS (2.873 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Synchrotron self-absorption in the GPS radio galaxy B0108+388    p. 735 V. S. Artyukh, P. A. Chernikov and S. A. Tyul'bashev Published online: 27 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079301 Abstract Full HTML PDF (248.7 KB) PS (146.5 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Observations and modeling of a clumpy galaxy at z = 1.6 - Spectroscopic clues to the origin and evolution of chain galaxies    p. 741 F. Bournaud, E. Daddi, B. G. Elmegreen, D. M. Elmegreen, N. Nesvadba, E. Vanzella, P. Di Matteo, L. Le Tiran, M. Lehnert and D. Elbaz Published online: 27 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079250 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.410 MB) PS (2.905 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Star-forming galaxies in low-redshift clusters: data and integrated galaxy properties    p. 755 C. F. Thomas, C. Moss, P. A. James, S. M. Bennett, A. Aragón-Salamanca and M. Whittle Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078806 Abstract Full HTML PDF (233.3 KB) PS (168.4 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Are dry mergers of ellipticals the way to reconcile model predictions with downsizing?    p. 763 A. Pipino and F. Matteucci Published online: 27 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809395 Abstract Full HTML PDF (178.7 KB) PS (79.27 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Automated search for Galactic star clusters in large multiband surveys - I. Discovery of 15 new open clusters in the Galactic anticenter region    p. 771 S. E. Koposov, E. V. Glushkova and I. Yu. Zolotukhin Published online: 15 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078630 Abstract Full HTML PDF (877.5 KB) PS (1.208 MB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Erratum The shape and composition of interstellar silicate grains    p. 779 M. Min, L. B. F. M. Waters, A. de Koter, J. W. Hovenier, L. P. Keller and F. Markwick-Kemper Published online: 6 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20065436e Abstract Full HTML PDF (60.46 KB) PS (23.65 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Comment on “The shape and composition of interstellar silicate grains”    p. 781 J. P. Bradley and H. A. Ishii Published online: 16 April 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078710 Abstract Full HTML PDF (114.8 KB) PS (42.73 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Disk and wind evolution of Achernar: the breaking of the fellowship    p. 785 S. Kanaan, A. Meilland, Ph. Stee, J. Zorec, A. Domiciano de Souza, Y. Frémat and D. Briot Published online: 22 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078868 Abstract Full HTML PDF (985.4 KB) PS (3.120 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Radio continuum imaging of the R Coronae Austrinae star-forming region with the ATCA    p. 799 O. Miettinen, S. Kontinen, J. Harju and J. L. Higdon Published online: 15 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809348 Abstract Full HTML PDF (310.2 KB) PS (189.8 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Molecular gas associated with RCW 121 and RCW 122    p. 807 E. M. Arnal, N. U. Duronea and J. C. Testori Published online: 15 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079126 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.520 MB) PS (3.399 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Observational constraints on models for the interstellar magnetic field in the Galactic disk    p. 819 H. Men, K. Ferrière and J. L. Han Published online: 22 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078683 Abstract Full HTML PDF (405.8 KB) PS (156.6 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Chandra and HESS observations of the supernova remnant CTB 37B    p. 829 F. Aharonian, A. G. Akhperjanian, U. Barres de Almeida, A. R. Bazer-Bachi, B. Behera, M. Beilicke, W. Benbow, K. Bernlöhr, C. Boisson, V. Borrel, et al. (139 more) I. Braun, E. Brion, J. Brucker, R. Bühler, T. Bulik, I. Büsching, T. Boutelier, S. Carrigan, P. M. Chadwick, R. C. G. Chaves, L.-M. Chounet, A. C. Clapson, G. Coignet, R. Cornils, L. Costamante, M. Dalton, B. Degrange, H. J. Dickinson, A. Djannati-Ataï, W. Domainko, L. O'C. Drury, F. Dubois, G. Dubus, J. Dyks, K. Egberts, D. Emmanoulopoulos, P. Espigat, C. Farnier, F. Feinstein, A. Fiasson, A. Förster, G. Fontaine, S. Funk, M. Füßling, S. Gabici, Y. A. Gallant, B. Giebels, J. F. Glicenstein, B. Glück, P. Goret, C. Hadjichristidis, D. Hauser, M. Hauser, G. Heinzelmann, G. Henri, G. Hermann, J. A. Hinton, A. Hoffmann, W. Hofmann, M. Holleran, S. Hoppe, D. Horns, A. Jacholkowska, O. C. de Jager, I. Jung, K. Katarzyński, S. Kaufmann, E. Kendziorra, M. Kerschhaggl, D. Khangulyan, B. Khélifi, D. Keogh, Nu. Komin, K. Kosack, G. Lamanna, I. J. Latham, M. Lemoine-Goumard, J.-P. Lenain, T. Lohse, J. M. Martin, O. Martineau-Huynh, A. Marcowith, C. Masterson, D. Maurin, T. J. L. McComb, R. Moderski, E. Moulin, M. Naumann-Godo, M. de Naurois, D. Nedbal, D. Nekrassov, S. J. Nolan, S. Ohm, J.-P. Olive, E. de Oña Wilhelmi, K. J. Orford, J. L. Osborne, M. Ostrowski, M. Panter, G. Pedaletti, G. Pelletier, P.-O. Petrucci, S. Pita, G. Pühlhofer, M. Punch, A. Quirrenbach, B. C. Raubenheimer, M. Raue, S. M. Rayner, M. Renaud, F. Rieger, O. Reimer, J. Ripken, L. Rob, S. Rosier-Lees, G. Rowell, B. Rudak, J. Ruppel, V. Sahakian, A. Santangelo, R. Schlickeiser, F. M. Schöck, R. Schröder, U. Schwanke, S. Schwarzburg, S. Schwemmer, A. Shalchi, J. L. Skilton, H. Sol, D. Spangler, Ł. Stawarz, R. Steenkamp, C. Stegmann, G. Superina, P. H. Tam, J.-P. Tavernet, R. Terrier, C. van Eldik, G. Vasileiadis, C. Venter, J. P. Vialle, P. Vincent, M. Vivier, H. J. Völk, F. Volpe, S. J. Wagner, M. Ward, A. A. Zdziarski and A. Zech Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809655 Abstract Full HTML PDF (898.7 KB) PS (406.6 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Non-thermal bremsstrahlung from supernova remnants and the effect of Coulomb losses    p. 837 Jacco Vink Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809669 Abstract Full HTML PDF (206.0 KB) PS (131.1 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access White dwarf-red dwarf binaries in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey - I. Sample definition    p. 843 T. Augusteijn, R. Greimel, E. J. M. van den Besselaar, P. J. Groot and L. Morales-Rueda Published online: 2 January 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078584 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.077 MB) PS (1.289 MB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Multiple timescales in cataclysmic binaries - The low-field magnetic dwarf nova DO Draconis    p. 855 I. L. Andronov, L. L. Chinarova, W. Han, Y. Kim and J.-N. Yoon Published online: 8 April 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079056 Abstract Full HTML PDF (329.8 KB) PS (498.2 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On deriving p-mode parameters for inclined solar-like stars    p. 867 J. Ballot, T. Appourchaux, T. Toutain and M. Guittet Published online: 1 April 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079343 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1012 KB) PS (5.245 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Structural and compositional properties of brown dwarf disks: the case of 2MASS J04442713+2512164    p. 877 H. Bouy, N. Huélamo, C. Pinte, J. Olofsson, D. Barrado y Navascués, E. L. Martín, E. Pantin, J.-L. Monin, G. Basri, J.-C. Augereau, et al. (8 more) F. Ménard, G. Duvert, G. Duchêne, F. Marchis, A. Bayo, S. Bottinelli, B. Lefort and S. Guieu Published online: 22 April 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078866 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.285 MB) PS (3.697 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Discovery of a peculiar Cepheid-like star towards the northern edge of the Small Magellanic Cloud    p. 891 J. B. Marquette, P. Tisserand, P. François, J. P. Beaulieu, V. Doublier, É. Lesquoy, A. Milsztajn, J. Pritchard, A. Schwarzenberg-Czerny, C. Afonso, et al. (30 more) J. N. Albert, J. Andersen, R. Ansari, É. Aubourg, P. Bareyre, X. Charlot, C. Coutures, R. Ferlet, P. Fouqué, J. F. Glicenstein, B. Goldman, A. Gould, D. Graff, M. Gros, J. Haissinski, C. Hamadache, J. de Kat, L. Le Guillou, C. Loup, C. Magneville, É. Maurice, A. Maury, M. Moniez, N. Palanque-Delabrouille, O. Perdereau, Y.R. Rahal, J. Rich, M. Spiro, A. Vidal-Madjar and S. Zylberajch Published online: 29 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066915 Abstract Full HTML PDF (984.8 KB) PS (1.707 MB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The changing accretion states of the intermediate polar MU Camelopardalis    p. 899 A. Staude, A. D. Schwope, R. Schwarz, J. Vogel, M. Krumpe and A. Nebot Gomez-Moran Published online: 9 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20067013 Abstract Full HTML PDF (626.2 KB) PS (865.5 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Unveiling the nature of six HMXBs through IR spectroscopy    p. 911 E. Nespoli, J. Fabregat and R. E. Mennickent Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809645 Abstract Full HTML PDF (573.1 KB) PS (323.2 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the origin and evolutionary state of RZ Cassiopeiae, KO Aquilae, and S Equulei    p. 919 N. Mennekens, J.-P. De Greve, W. Van Rensbergen and L. R. Yungelson Published online: 29 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809530 Abstract Full HTML PDF (179.1 KB) PS (552.6 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Mass-loss and diffusion in subdwarf B stars and hot white dwarfs: do weak winds exist?    p. 923 K. Unglaub Published online: 27 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078019 Abstract Full HTML PDF (440.7 KB) PS (371.0 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Abundance variations in the globular cluster M71 (NGC 6838)    p. 941 A. Alves-Brito, R. P. Schiavon, B. Castilho and B. Barbuy Published online: 9 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809405 Abstract Full HTML PDF (549.2 KB) PS (424.9 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A grid of MARCS model atmospheres for late-type stars - I. Methods and general properties    p. 951 B. Gustafsson, B. Edvardsson, K. Eriksson, U. G. Jørgensen, Å. Nordlund and B. Plez Published online: 29 May 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809724 Abstract Full HTML PDF (469.5 KB) PS (498.2 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Press Release Free access Two extremely luminous WN stars in the Galactic center with circumstellar emission from dust and gas    p. 971 A. Barniske, L. M. Oskinova and W.-R. Hamann Published online: 4 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809568 Abstract Full HTML PDF (849.4 KB) PS (484.8 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Mg I emission lines at 12 and 18  in K giants    p. 985 J. O. Sundqvist, N. Ryde, G. M. Harper, A. Kruger and M. J. Richter Published online: 9 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809778 Abstract Full HTML PDF (569.9 KB) PS (320.3 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Neon and oxygen in low activity stars: towards a coronal unification with the Sun    p. 995 J. Robrade, J. H. M. M. Schmitt and F. Favata Published online: 9 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809690 Abstract Full HTML PDF (201.7 KB) PS (95.95 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Probing the dusty environment of the Seyfert 1 nucleus in NGC 3783 with MIDI/VLTI interferometry    p. L17 T. Beckert, T. Driebe, S. F. Hönig and G. Weigelt Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078881 Abstract Full HTML PDF (159.6 KB) PS (83.69 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Explaining the mass-to-light ratios of globular clusters    p. L21 J. M. D. Kruijssen Published online: 24 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810237 Abstract Full HTML PDF (268.0 KB) PS (117.9 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The role of the charge state of PAHs in ultraviolet extinction    p. L25 C. Cecchi-Pestellini, G. Malloci, G. Mulas, C. Joblin and D. A. Williams Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810015 Abstract Full HTML PDF (161.0 KB) PS (86.40 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A morphological comparison between giant radio halos and radio mini-halos in galaxy clusters    p. L31 R. Cassano, M. Gitti and G. Brunetti Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810179 Abstract Full HTML PDF (133.5 KB) PS (75.94 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Direct simulations of a supernova-driven galactic dynamo    p. L35 O. Gressel, D. Elstner, U. Ziegler and G. Rüdiger Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810195 Abstract Full HTML PDF (332.5 KB) PS (505.0 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Radiative levitation: a likely explanation for pulsations in the unique hot O subdwarf star SDSS J160043.6+074802.9    p. L39 G. Fontaine, P. Brassard, E. M. Green, P. Chayer, S. Charpinet, M. Andersen and J. Portouw Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810173 Abstract Full HTML PDF (162.9 KB) PS (72.23 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access From the warm magnetized atomic medium to molecular clouds    p. L43 P. Hennebelle, R. Banerjee, E. Vázquez-Semadeni, R. S. Klessen and E. Audit Published online: 24 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810165 Abstract Full HTML PDF (9.675 MB) PS (5.668 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service