Free access A precise determination of black hole spin in GRO J1655-40    p. L19 M. A. Abramowicz and W. Kluźniak DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010791 Abstract Full HTML PDF (69.8 KB) PS (141 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The size of penumbral fine structure    p. L21 P. Sütterlin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010872 Abstract Full HTML PDF (332 KB) PS (2.40 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Cosmic shear statistics and cosmology    p. 757 L. Van Waerbeke, Y. Mellier, M. Radovich, E. Bertin, M. Dantel-Fort, H. J. McCracken, O. Le Fèvre, S. Foucaud, J.-C. Cuillandre, T. Erben, et al. (4 more) B. Jain, P. Schneider, F. Bernardeau and B. Fort DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010766 Abstract Full HTML PDF (432 KB) PS (272 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Characteristics of the continuum variability of the nucleus of NGC 4151 in the optical from 1989-1996    p. 770 N. I. Merkulova, L. P. Metik and I. I. Pronik DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010786 Abstract Full HTML PDF (352 KB) PS (385 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the origin of compact radio sources - The binary black hole model applied to the gamma-bright quasar PKS 0420-014    p. 784 S. Britzen, J. Roland, J. Laskar, K. Kokkotas, R. M. Campbell and A. Witzel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010685 Abstract Full HTML PDF (357 KB) PS (376 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Dynamics of blue compact galaxies, as revealed by their Hα velocity fields - II. Mass models and the starburst triggering mechanism    p. 800 G. Östlin, P. Amram, N. Bergvall, J. Masegosa, J. Boulesteix and I. Márquez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010832 Abstract Full HTML PDF (451 KB) PS (817 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access 12CO(1-0) observations of NGC 4848: A Coma galaxy after stripping    p. 824 B. Vollmer, J. Braine, C. Balkowski, V. Cayatte and W. J. Duschl DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010800 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.44 MB) PS (1.33 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Numerical simulation of the formation of a spiral galaxy    p. 839 P. R. Williams and A. H. Nelson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010793 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.85 MB) PS (3.79 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A new sample of giant radio galaxies from the WENSS survey - I. Sample definition, selection effects and first results    p. 861 A. P. Schoenmakers, A. G. de Bruyn, H. J. A. Röttgering and H. van der Laan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010746 Abstract Full HTML PDF (206 KB) PS (176 KB) References Online Material Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access High-resolution OVI absorption line observations at 1.2 1.7 in the bright QSO HE 0515-4414    p. 871 D. Reimers, R. Baade, H.-J. Hagen and S. Lopez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010777 Abstract Full HTML PDF (278 KB) PS (718 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A QSO survey via optical variability and zero proper motion in the M 92 field - II. Follow-up spectroscopy and properties of the QSO sample    p. 878 H. Meusinger and J. Brunzendorf DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010796 Abstract Full HTML PDF (405 KB) PS (1.03 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Temporal and spectral gamma-ray properties of Mkn 421 above 250 GeV from CAT observations between 1996 and 2000    p. 895 F. Piron, A. Djannati-Ataï, M. Punch, J.-P. Tavernet, A. Barrau, R. Bazer-Bachi, L.-M. Chounet, G. Debiais, B. Degrange, J.-P. Dezalay, et al. (15 more) P. Espigat, B. Fabre, P. Fleury, G. Fontaine, P. Goret, C. Gouiffes, B. Khelifi, I. Malet, C. Masterson, G. Mohanty, E. Nuss, C. Renault, M. Rivoal, L. Rob and S. Vorobiov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010798 Abstract Full HTML PDF (609 KB) PS (451 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The Hamburg/SAO survey for emission-line galaxies - V. The fifth list of 161 galaxies    p. 907 A. V. Ugryumov, D. Engels, A. Y. Kniazev, R. F. Green, Y. I. Izotov, U. Hopp, S. A. Pustilnik, A. G. Pramsky, T. F. Kniazeva, N. Brosch, et al. (5 more) H.-J. Hagen, V. A. Lipovetsky, J. Masegosa, I. Márquez and J.-M. Martin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010821 Abstract Full HTML PDF (137 KB) PS (141 KB) References Online Material Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Research Note Supersolar metal abundances and the Broad Line Region of Narrow-line Seyfert 1 galaxies    p. 914 S. Komossa and S. Mathur DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010819 Abstract Full HTML PDF (153 KB) PS (143 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Global emission line trends in spiral galaxies: The reddening and metallicity sequences    p. 919 G. Stasińska and L. Sodré Jr. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010831 Abstract Full HTML PDF (290 KB) PS (184 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The nuclear starburst activity in the Seyfert 2 galaxy NGC 7679    p. 932 Q. S. Gu, J. H. Huang, J. A. de Diego, D. Dultzin-Hacyan, S. J. Lei and E. Benítez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010806 Abstract Full HTML PDF (159 KB) PS (159 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Sources of carbon and the evolution of the abundance of CNO elements    p. 936 Y. C. Liang, G. Zhao and J. R. Shi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010801 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.61 MB) PS (604 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Physical parameters of λ Bootis stars    p. 957 E. Solano, E. Paunzen, O. I. Pintado and J. Varela DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010645 Abstract Full HTML PDF (288 KB) PS (207 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Long period variable stars: galactic populations and infrared luminosity calibrations    p. 968 M. O. Mennessier, N. Mowlavi, R. Alvarez and X. Luri DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010764 Abstract Full HTML PDF (965 KB) PS (615 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Absolute dimensions of solar-type eclipsing binaries. - I. light curves for HS Aqr, KX Aqr, AL Ari, V963 Cen, MR Del, NY Hya, DU Leo, UW LMi, and V358 Pup    p. 980 J. V. Clausen, B. E. Helt and E. H. Olsen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010772 Abstract Full HTML PDF (916 KB) PS (393 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The role of synchrotron self-absorption in the late radio emission from SN 1993J    p. 997 M. A. Pérez-Torres, A. Alberdi and J. M. Marcaide DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010774 Abstract Full HTML PDF (187 KB) PS (149 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The white dwarf revealed in the intermediate polar V709 Cassiopeiae    p. 1003 J. M. Bonnet-Bidaud, M. Mouchet, D. de Martino, G. Matt and C. Motch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010756 Abstract Full HTML PDF (223 KB) PS (167 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The discovery and study of the optical counterparts of the transient X-ray pulsars RX J0052.1-7319 and XTE J0111.2-7317 in the SMC    p. 1009 S. Covino, I. Negueruela, S. Campana, G. L. Israel, V. F. Polcaro, L. Stella and F. Verrecchia DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010773 Abstract Full HTML PDF (299 KB) PS (359 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Lithium in the intermediate age cluster NGC 3680: Following Li evolution along the C-M diagram    p. 1017 L. Pasquini, S. Randich and R. Pallavicini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010822 Abstract Full HTML PDF (209 KB) PS (173 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Can the 33 s pulsations observed from AE Aquarii be explained in terms of accretion onto the white dwarf surface ?    p. 1030 N. R. Ikhsanov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010776 Abstract Full HTML PDF (127 KB) PS (134 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Global accretion disk simulations of magneto-rotational instability    p. 1035 R. Arlt and G. Rüdiger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010797 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.00 MB) PS (546 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Study of FK Comae Berenices - III. Photometry for the years 1993-2001    p. 1049 H. Korhonen, S. V. Berdyugina, I. Tuominen, M. I. Andersen, J. Piironen, K. G. Strassmeier, K. N. Grankin, S. Kaasalainen, H. Karttunen, S. Yu. Mel'nikov, et al. (3 more) V. S. Shevchenko, M. Trisoglio and J. Virtanen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010804 Abstract Full HTML PDF (850 KB) PS (238 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access V 1162 Ori: A multiperiodic δ Scuti star with variable period and amplitude    p. 1056 T. Arentoft, C. Sterken, G. Handler, L. M. Freyhammer, A. Bruch, P. Niarchos, K. Gazeas, V. Manimanis, P. Van Cauteren, E. Poretti, et al. (14 more) D. W. Dawson, Z. L. Liu, A. Y. Zhou, B. T. Du, R. R. Shobbrook, R. Garrido, R. Fried, M .C. Akan, C. Ibanoglu, S. Evren, G. Tas, D. Johnson, C. Blake and D .W. Kurtz DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010794 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.05 MB) PS (982 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Erratum Variability in ultra cool dwarfs: Evidence for the evolution of surface features    p. 1071 C. A. L. Bailer-Jones and R. Mundt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010875 Abstract Full HTML PDF (47.8 KB) PS (62.9 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Microwave plasma emission of a flare on AD Leo    p. 1072 A. V. Stepanov, B. Kliem, V. V. Zaitsev, E. Fürst, A. Jessner, A. Krüger, J. Hildebrandt and J. H. M. M. Schmitt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010518 Abstract Full HTML PDF (467 KB) PS (378 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the Wilson-Bappu relationship in the MgII k line    p. 1085 A. Cassatella, A. Altamore, M. Badiali and D. Cardini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010816 Abstract Full HTML PDF (307 KB) PS (255 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On disc driven inward migration of resonantly coupled planets with application to the system around GJ876    p. 1092 M. D. Snellgrove, J. C. B. Papaloizou and R. P. Nelson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010779 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.11 MB) PS (640 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Spectral analysis of solar diameter measurements recorded at Calern Observatory astrolabe during two solar cycles    p. 1100 R. Moussaoui, A. Irbah, E. Fossat, J. Borgnino, F. Laclare, C. Delmas and F. X. Schmider DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010780 Abstract Full HTML PDF (888 KB) PS (1.06 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the nature of the transition region from the chromosphere to the corona of the Sun    p. 1108 H. Peter DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010697 Abstract Full HTML PDF (529 KB) PS (493 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A possible broadening mechanism of Hei 10 830 Åprofiles observed in a limb flare    p. 1121 H. Li and J. You DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010802 Abstract Full HTML PDF (204 KB) PS (162 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Polarization of the hydrogen Hα line in solar flares - Contribution of the local polarized radiation field and effect of the spectral index of the proton energy distribution    p. 1127 E. Vogt, S. Sahal-Bréchot and V. Bommier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010784 Abstract Full HTML PDF (181 KB) PS (166 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Collisional processes and transfer of mass among the planetary satellites    p. 1135 S. Marchi, A. Dell'Oro, P. Paolicchi and C. Barbieri DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010803 Abstract Full HTML PDF (566 KB) PS (279 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Pseudo-Schwarzschild description of transonic spherical accretion onto compact objects    p. 1150 Tapas K. Das and A. Sarkar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010736 Abstract Full HTML PDF (337 KB) PS (233 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The achromatic phase knife coronagraph    p. 1161 L. Abe, F. Vakili and A. Boccaletti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010619 Abstract Full HTML PDF (567 KB) PS (958 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service