Discovery of circular polarization in the Intermediate Polar 1WGA J1958.2+3232     p. L1 M. Uslenghi, L. Tommasi, A. Treves, V. Piirola, and P. Reig DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010478 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (362 KB) | PS (328 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Discovery of strong CIV absorption in the highest redshift quasar     p. L5 R. Maiolino, F. Mannucci, C. Baffa, S. Gennari, and E. Oliva DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010523 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (128 KB) | PS (246 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The shape of η Carinae and LBV nebulae     p. L9 A. Maeder, and V. Desjacques DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010539 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (315 KB) | PS (330 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Radiative properties of magnetic elements - I. Why are G-band bright points bright?     p. L13 O. Steiner, P. H. Hauschildt, and J. Bruls DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010540 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (202 KB) | PS (270 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Damping of helioseismic modes in steady state     p. L17 B. Pintér, R. Erdélyi, and R. New DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010544 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (199 KB) | PS (273 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New observations of the pulsating PMS star V351 Ori     p. L21 M. Marconi, V. Ripepi, S. Bernabei, F. Palla, J. M. Alcalà, E. Covino, and L. Terranegra DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010554 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (289 KB) | PS (379 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Quasar pairs with arcminute angular separations     p. 1 V. I. Zhdanov, and J. Surdej DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010283 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (179 KB) | PS (315 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Power spectrum of the polarized diffuse Galactic radio emission     p. 8 C. Baccigalupi, C. Burigana, F. Perrotta, G. De Zotti, L. La Porta, D. Maino, M. Maris, and R. Paladini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010414 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (914 KB) | PS (471 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Red supergiant stars in blue compact dwarf galaxies: The case of Tol 0610-387     p. 22 V. Doublier, J. M. Mas-Hesse, A. Caulet, and D. Kunth DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010355 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (219 KB) | PS (347 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

m (H -band) surface photometry of galaxies - VII. Dwarf galaxies in the Virgo Cluster     p. 29 G. Gavazzi, S. Zibetti, A. Boselli, P. Franzetti, M. Scodeggio, and S. Martocchi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010439 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.25 MB) | PS (9.24 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Size-mass-luminosity relations in AGN and the role of the accretion disc     p. 50 S. Collin, and J.-M. Huré DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010475 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (512 KB) | PS (660 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

VLT-spectropolarimetry of the high-polarization Seyfert 1 galaxy Fairall 51     p. 59 H. M. Schmid, I. Appenzeller, M. Camenzind, M. Dietrich, J. Heidt, H. Schild, and S. Wagner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010487 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (415 KB) | PS (254 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multicolour CCD photometry of old open clusters: - King 5 and Be 20     p. 71 A. K. Durgapal, A. K. Pandey, and V. Mohan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010305 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.06 MB) | PS (875 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evolution of the dust mass loss with luminosity along the giant branch of the globular cluster 47 Tucanae     p. 85 A. Ramdani, and A. Jorissen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010361 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (268 KB) | PS (383 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The association surrounding NGC 2439     p. 95 N. Kaltcheva, R. Gredel, and C. Fabricius DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010380 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (356 KB) | PS (349 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The mean surface density of companions in a stellar-dynamical context     p. 105 R. S. Klessen, and P. Kroupa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010477 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.29 MB) | PS (516 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: X-ray emission from young stars in the Tucanae association     p. 117 B. Stelzer, and R. Neuhäuser DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010541 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (58.5 KB) | PS (67.7 KB) | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Time-series photometric spot modeling - IV. The multi-periodic K5Ve binary V833 Tauri     p. 119 K. Oláh, K. G. Strassmeier, Zs. Kővári, and E. F. Guinan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010362 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.56 MB) | PS (1.13 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Bulk viscosity in superfluid neutron star cores - II. Modified Urca processes in matter     p. 130 P. Haensel, K. P. Levenfish, and D. G. Yakovlev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010383 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (244 KB) | PS (252 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New class of low frequency QPOs: Signature of nuclear burning or accretion disk instabilities?     p. 138 M. Revnivtsev, E. Churazov, M. Gilfanov, and R. Sunyaev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010434 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (244 KB) | PS (204 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

photometric comparison sequences for symbiotic stars. II.     p. 145 A. Henden, and U. Munari DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010444 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (663 KB) | PS (299 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Search for low-mass PMS companions around X-ray selected late B stars     p. 152 S. Hubrig, D. Le Mignant, P. North, and J. Krautter DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010452 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (221 KB) | PS (184 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The complete ISO spectrum of NGC 6302     p. 165 F. J. Molster, T. L. Lim, R. J. Sylvester, L. B. F. M. Waters, M. J. Barlow, D. A. Beintema, M. Cohen, P. Cox, and B. Schmitt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010465 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (279 KB) | PS (269 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

ISOCAM observations of the ρ Ophiuchi cloud: Luminosity and mass functions of the pre-main sequence embedded cluster     p. 173 S. Bontemps et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010474 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (731 KB) | PS (651 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

What is the real nature of HD 108?     p. 195 Y. Nazé, J.-M. Vreux, and G. Rauw DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010473 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (373 KB) | PS (258 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Wind circulation in selected rotating magnetic early-B stars     p. 208 M. A. Smith, and D. Groote DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010472 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (490 KB) | PS (762 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the accretion flow geometry in A0535+26     p. 227 N. R. Ikhsanov, V. M. Larionov, and N. G. Beskrovnaya DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010481 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (133 KB) | PS (137 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Comparative seismology of pre- and main sequence stars in the instability strip     p. 233 M. Suran, M. Goupil, A. Baglin, Y. Lebreton, and C. Catala DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010485 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (218 KB) | PS (182 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A BeppoSAX view of transient black hole candidates in quiescence     p. 241 S. Campana, A. N. Parmar, and L. Stella DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010490 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (102 KB) | PS (106 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Infrared properties of barium stars     p. 245 P. S. Chen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010508 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (202 KB) | PS (183 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

H2O in stellar atmospheres     p. 249 U. G. Jørgensen, P. Jensen, G. O. Sørensen, and B. Aringer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010285 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (317 KB) | PS (228 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Ultraviolet spectra for λ Boo (HD 125162) computed with H opacities and Lyman- H-H and H-H+ opacities     p. 260 F. Castelli, and R. L. Kurucz DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010445 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (3.72 MB) | PS (2.97 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Interstellar polarization at high galactic latitudes from distant stars - IV. A catalog of polarization data for the North Galactic Pole Area     p. 276 A. Berdyugin, P. Teerikorpi, L. Haikala, M. Hanski, J. Knude, and T. Markkanen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010328 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (206 KB) | PS (320 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

SiO in G34.26: Outflows and shocks in a high mass star forming region     p. 281 J. Hatchell, G. A. Fuller, and T. J. Millar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010468 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (527 KB) | PS (456 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Observations of SiO towards photon dominated regions     p. 291 P. Schilke, G. Pineau des Forêts, C. M. Walmsley, and J. Martín-Pintado DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010470 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (427 KB) | PS (384 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dense gas and cold dust in the dark core B217     p. 302 S. Hotzel, J. Harju, D. Lemke, K. Mattila, and C. M. Walmsley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010486 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (828 KB) | PS (752 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Search for global oscillations on Jupiter with a double-cell sodium magneto-optical filter     p. 317 A. Cacciani, M. Dolci, P. F. Moretti, F. D'Alessio, C. Giuliani, E. Micolucci, and A. Di Cianno DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010455 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (633 KB) | PS (346 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A cellular automaton model for the magnetic activity in accretion discs     p. 326 V. Pavlidou, J. Kuijpers, L. Vlahos, and H. Isliker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010376 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (390 KB) | PS (367 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Measurement of several transition probabilities in singly-ionized krypton     p. 338 F. Rodríguez, J. A. Aparicio, A. de Castro, J. A. del Val, V. R. González, and S. Mar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010511 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (241 KB) | PS (213 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A Map-Making algorithm for the Planck Surveyor     p. 346 P. Natoli, G. de Gasperis, C. Gheller, and N. Vittorio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010393 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.62 MB) | PS (1.76 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service