Was one sunspot cycle lost in late XVIII century?     p. L31 I. G. Usoskin, K. Mursula, and G. A. Kovaltsov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010319 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (126 KB) | PS (275 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamical effects of comet P/Halley gas production     p. L35 K. Szegö, J. F. Crifo, L. Földy, J. S. V. Lagerros, and A. V. Rodionov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010331 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (179 KB) | PS (306 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: Deep VLT spectroscopy of the 2.49 radio galaxy MRC 2104-242 - Evidence for a metallicity gradient in its extended emission line region     p. L39 R. A. Overzier, H. J. A. Röttgering, J. D. Kurk, and C. De Breuck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010436 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (230 KB) | PS (72.4 KB) | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The cepheid-like relationship between variability and luminosity explained within the "cannonball model"of gamma-ray bursts     p. 351 R. Plaga DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20000546 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (143 KB) | PS (148 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Scaling analysis of galaxy distribution in the Las Campanas Redshift Survey data     p. 358 T. Kurokawa, M. Morikawa, and H. Mouri DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010249 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (156 KB) | PS (339 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multi-method-modeling of interacting galaxies - I. A unique scenario for NGC 4449?     p. 365 Ch. Theis, and S. Kohle DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010198 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.20 MB) | PS (2.88 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A wide field survey at the Northern Ecliptic Pole - II. Number counts and galaxy colours in Bj, R, and K     p. 384 M. W. Kümmel, and S. J. Wagner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010218 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.15 MB) | PS (491 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The extraordinarily bright optical afterglow of GRB 991208 and its host galaxy     p. 398 A. J. Castro-Tirado et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010247 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (314 KB) | PS (548 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: Radio galaxies at 2.5: Results from Keck spectropolarimetry     p. 407 J. Vernet, R. A. E. Fosbury, M. Villar-Martín, M. H. Cohen, A. Cimatti, S. di Serego Alighieri, and R. W. Goodrich DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010396 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (122 KB) | PS (325 KB) | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A new sample of large angular size radio galaxies - I. The radio data     p. 409 L. Lara, W. D. Cotton, L. Feretti, G. Giovannini, J. M. Marcaide, I. Márquez, and T. Venturi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010254 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.28 MB) | PS (2.59 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

UVES observations of a damped Lyα system at towards the quasar APM BR J0307-4945     p. 426 M. Dessauges-Zavadsky, S. D'Odorico, R. G. McMahon, P. Molaro, C. Ledoux, C. Péroux, and L. J. Storrie-Lombardi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010217 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (411 KB) | PS (257 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Open clusters in the third galactic quadrant - I. Photometry     p. 436 A. Moitinho DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010258 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (462 KB) | PS (203 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamical modeling of large scale asymmetries in the β Picto ris dust disk     p. 447 J. C. Augereau, R. P. Nelson, A. M. Lagrange, J. C. B. Papaloizou, and D. Mouillet DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010199 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (450 KB) | PS (356 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

SBS 1150+599A: An extremely oxygen-poor planetary nebula in the Galactic halo?     p. 456 G. H. Tovmassian, G. Stasińska, V. H. Chavushyan, S. V. Zharikov, C. Gutierrez, and F. Prada DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010220 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (374 KB) | PS (234 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A variability analysis of low-latitude unidentified gamma-ray sources     p. 468 D. F. Torres, G. E. Romero, J. A. Combi, P. Benaglia, H. Andernach, and B. Punsly DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010239 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (627 KB) | PS (699 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the X-ray fast-time variability of Sco X-2 (GX 349+2)     p. 479 P. M. O'Neill, E. Kuulkers, R. K. Sood, and T. Dotani DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010216 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (214 KB) | PS (168 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Repetitive rebrightening of EG Cancri: Evidence for viscosity decay in the quiescent disk?     p. 488 Y. Osaki, F. Meyer, and E. Meyer-Hofmeister DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010234 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (141 KB) | PS (652 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The radial pulsation of AI Aurigae     p. 496 L. L. Kiss, and B. A. Skiff DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010237 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (230 KB) | PS (197 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Symbiotic stars on Asiago archive plates     p. 503 U. Munari, R. Jurdana-Šepić, and D. Moro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010256 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (134 KB) | PS (126 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

UY Ursae Majoris: A W-subtype W UMa system with a small mass ratio     p. 507 Y. Yang, Q. Liu, and K.-C. Leung DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010261 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (172 KB) | PS (228 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Turbulent outflows from [WC]-type nuclei of planetary nebulae - II. The [WC 8] central star of NGC 40     p. 513 Y. Grosdidier, A. Acker, and A. F. J. Moffat DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010262 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (847 KB) | PS (467 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A speckle interferometry survey of λ Bootis stars     p. 524 E. Marchetti, R. Faraggiana, and P. Bonifacio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010266 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (119 KB) | PS (119 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

IXAE observations of the X-ray pulsar XTE J1946+274     p. 529 B. Paul, P. C. Agrawal, K. Mukerjee, A. R. Rao, S. Seetha, and K. Kasturirangan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010303 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (164 KB) | PS (122 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The estimations of magnetic field fluctuations in turbulent atmospheres     p. 533 N. A. Silant'ev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010076 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (145 KB) | PS (130 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Excitation of transverse magnetic tube waves in stellar convection zones - I. Analytical approach     p. 541 Z. E. Musielak, and P. Ulmschneider DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010236 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (240 KB) | PS (212 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: Circumstellar dust shells around long-period variables - IX. Molecular layers resulting from shocked carbon-rich atmospheres     p. 555 Ch. Helling, and J. M. Winters DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010425 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (175 KB) | PS (174 KB) | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Interstellar oxygen chemistry     p. 557 S. Viti, E. Roueff, T. W. Hartquist, G. Pineau des Forêts, and D. A. Williams DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010246 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (404 KB) | PS (267 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Observations of the supernova remnant G54.1+0.3: X-ray spectrum and evidence for an X-ray jet     p. 570 F. J. Lu, B. Aschenbach, and L. M. Song DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010253 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (173 KB) | PS (229 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Comparative chemistry of diffuse clouds - II. CN, HCN, HNC, &     p. 576 H. Liszt, and R. Lucas DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010260 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (186 KB) | PS (179 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Scatter broadening of pulsars in the direction of the Gum nebula     p. 586 D. Mitra, and R. Ramachandran DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010274 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (143 KB) | PS (123 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Slow magnetoacoustic waves in coronal loops: EIT and TRACE     p. 591 E. Robbrecht, E. Verwichte, D. Berghmans, J. F. Hochedez, S. Poedts, and V. M. Nakariakov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010226 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.18 MB) | PS (2.30 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mass and density of asteroids (4) Vesta and (11) Parthenope     p. 602 B. Viateau, and M. Rapaport DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010222 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (286 KB) | PS (216 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The deuterium abundance in Jupiter and Saturn from ISO-SWS observations     p. 610 E. Lellouch, B. Bézard, T. Fouchet, H. Feuchtgruber, T. Encrenaz, and T. de Graauw DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010259 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (573 KB) | PS (450 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Standard cosmic ray energetics and light element production     p. 623 B. D. Fields, K. A. Olive, M. Cassé, and E. Vangioni-Flam DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010251 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (238 KB) | PS (202 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The effects of vertical outflows on disk dynamos     p. 635 A. Bardou, B. von Rekowski, W. Dobler, A. Brandenburg, and A. Shukurov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010267 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (695 KB) | PS (563 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Maximum likelihood estimation of single X-ray point-source parameters in ROSAT data     p. 649 F. G. Boese, and S. Doebereiner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010092 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (661 KB) | PS (931 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Astrometric detection of sub-stellar companions with GAIA     p. 672 C. F. Quist DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010257 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (392 KB) | PS (181 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stellar coronagraphy with a redundant array of telescopes in space: - The multiple mask coronagraph     p. 680 C. Aime, R. Soummer, and B. Lopez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010263 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (385 KB) | PS (611 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Comparison of source detection procedures for XMM-Newton images     p. 689 I. Valtchanov, M. Pierre, and R. Gastaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010264 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.03 MB) | PS (1.14 MB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Analytical solution of the radiative transfer equation in the two-stream approximation     p. 707 N. V. Kryzhevoi, G. V. Efimov, and R. Wehrse DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010310 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (272 KB) | PS (556 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service