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

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

Cosmic shear statistics and cosmology     p. 757 L. Van Waerbeke et al. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporal and spectral gamma-ray properties of Mkn 421 above 250 GeV from CAT observations between 1996 and 2000     p. 895 F. Piron et al. 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

The Hamburg/SAO survey for emission-line galaxies - V. The fifth list of 161 galaxies     p. 907 A. V. Ugryumov et al. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Study of FK Comae Berenices - III. Photometry for the years 1993-2001     p. 1049 H. Korhonen et al. 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

V 1162 Ori: A multiperiodic δ Scuti star with variable period and amplitude     p. 1056 T. Arentoft et al. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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