Circular polarization of circumstellar water masers around S Per     p. L1 W. Vlemmings, P. J. Diamond, and H. J. van Langevelde DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010890 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (169 KB) | PS (264 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evidence for micrometeoroid damage in the pn-CCD camera system aboard XMM-Newton     p. L5 L. Strüder et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010916 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (189 KB) | PS (343 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Lithium Flash - Thermal instabilities generated by lithium burning in RGB stars     p. L9 A. Palacios, C. Charbonnel, and M. Forestini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010903 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (195 KB) | PS (293 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the metal abundance in the core of M 87     p. L14 S. Molendi, and F. Gastaldello DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010871 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (147 KB) | PS (232 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The stellar winds of Galactic Centre and the low accretion rate of Sgr A*     p. L18 R. F. Coker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010870 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (104 KB) | PS (221 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Deep near-IR observations of the Chandra Deep Field and of the HDF South - Color and number counts     p. 1 P. Saracco, E. Giallongo, S. Cristiani, S. D'Odorico, A. Fontana, A. Iovino, F. Poli, and E. Vanzella DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010795 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (390 KB) | PS (622 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Cluster physics from joint weak gravitational lensing and Sunyaev-Zel'dovich data     p. 14 O. Doré, F. R. Bouchet, Y. Mellier, and R. Teyssier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010759 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (793 KB) | PS (472 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Ly-edge paradox and the need for obscured QSOs     p. 25 R. Maiolino, M. Salvati, A. Marconi, and R. R. J. Antonucci DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010808 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (113 KB) | PS (122 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Red giants in open clusters - IX. NGC 2324, 2818, 3960 and 6259     p. 30 J.-C. Mermilliod, J. J. Clariá, J. Andersen, A. E. Piatti, and M. Mayor DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010845 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (182 KB) | PS (192 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multiple shocks around the low-luminosity protostar IRAS 16293-2422     p. 40 A. Castets, C. Ceccarelli, L. Loinard, E. Caux, and B. Lefloch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010662 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (470 KB) | PS (408 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Long-term spectroscopic monitoring of the Luminous Blue Variable AG Carinae     p. 54 O. Stahl, I. Jankovics, J. Kovács, B. Wolf, W. Schmutz, A. Kaufer, Th. Rivinius, and Th. Szeifert DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010824 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.06 MB) | PS (510 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the possible existence of a self-regulating hydrodynamical process in slowly rotating stars - II. Lithium plateau in halo stars and primordial abundance     p. 70 S. Théado, and S. Vauclair DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010848 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (559 KB) | PS (484 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the formation of oxygen-neon white dwarfs in close binary systems     p. 87 P. Gil–Pons, and E. García–Berro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010828 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (409 KB) | PS (304 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New physical elements of HR 7428 and its Hα behaviour     p. 100 G. Marino, S. Catalano, A. Frasca, and E. Marilli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010823 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (526 KB) | PS (415 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

20 CVn: A monoperiodic radially pulsating δ Scuti star     p. 113 M. Chadid, J. De Ridder, C. Aerts, and P. Mathias DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010809 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (489 KB) | PS (257 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New spectroscopic observations of the B[e]/K binary system MWC 623     p. 122 F.-J. Zickgraf DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010812 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (312 KB) | PS (293 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New low-mass pre-main sequence spectroscopic binaries in Orion     p. 130 E. Covino, C. Melo, J. M. Alcalá, G. Torres, M. Fernández, A. Frasca, and R. Paladino DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010842 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (915 KB) | PS (443 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The X-ray spectrum of LSI+61°303     p. 145 J. Greiner, and A. Rau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010826 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (136 KB) | PS (120 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Lithium as a passive tracer probing the rotating solar tachocline turbulence     p. 149 G. Rüdiger, and V. V. Pipin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010849 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (193 KB) | PS (237 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Orbital Comptonization in accretion disks around black holes     p. 155 P. Reig, N. D. Kylafis, and H. C. Spruit DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010827 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (161 KB) | PS (157 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Radiation-driven winds of hot luminous stars - XIII. A description of NLTE line blocking and blanketing towards realistic models for expanding atmospheres     p. 161 A. W. A. Pauldrach, T. L. Hoffmann, and M. Lennon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010805 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.95 MB) | PS (1.92 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

BeppoSAX observation of a large long-duration X-ray flare from UX Arietis     p. 196 E. Franciosini, R. Pallavicini, and G. Tagliaferri DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010830 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (310 KB) | PS (242 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The CORALIE survey for southern extrasolar planets - V. 3 new extrasolar planets     p. 205 D. Naef, M. Mayor, F. Pepe, D. Queloz, N. C. Santos, S. Udry, and M. Burnet DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010841 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (510 KB) | PS (311 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Status of HI searches for CHVCs beyond the Local Group     p. 219 R. Braun, and W. B. Burton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010810 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (144 KB) | PS (133 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: Erratum: Arecibo imaging of compact high–velocity clouds     p. 227 W. B. Burton, R. Braun, and J. N. Chengalur DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010876 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (47.5 KB) | PS (59.7 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Modelling of explosive events in the solar transition region in a 2D environment - II. Various MHD experiments     p. 228 I. Roussev, K. Galsgaard, R. Erdélyi, and J. G. Doyle DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010765 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (3.28 MB) | PS (3.14 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Global statistics of 0.8-2.0 GHz radio bursts and fine structures observed during 1992-2000 by the Ondřejov radiospectrograph     p. 243 K. Jiřička, M. Karlický, H. Mészárosová, and V. Snížek DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010782 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (572 KB) | PS (648 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Proton transport through self-generated waves in impulsive flares     p. 251 R. Vainio, and L. Kocharov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010846 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (231 KB) | PS (177 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spatiotemporal fragmentation and the uncertainties in the solar rotation law     p. 260 E. Covas, R. Tavakol, S. Vorontsov, and D. Moss DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010785 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (185 KB) | PS (193 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Nonlinear fast magnetosonic waves in solar coronal holes     p. 264 K. Murawski, R. Oliver, and J. L. Ballester DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010869 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.79 MB) | PS (1.00 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Asteroidal I, J, K magnitudes recovered in the DENIS Survey: First release     p. 275 A. Baudrand, A. Bec-Borsenberger, J. Borsenberger, and M. A. Barucci DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010602 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (152 KB) | PS (131 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Groundbased investigation of asteroid 9969 Braille, target of the spacecraft mission Deep Space 1     p. 281 M. Lazzarin, S. Fornasier, M. A. Barucci, and M. Birlan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010789 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (121 KB) | PS (110 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photometric observations of 9 Near-Earth Objects     p. 285 Gy. M. Szabó, B. Csák, K. Sárneczky, and L. L. Kiss DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010813 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (221 KB) | PS (335 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Arcetri NEO Precovery Program     p. 293 A. Boattini, G. D'Abramo, G. Forti, and R. Gal DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010825 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (292 KB) | PS (233 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extension of the ICRF for selected areas down to the 15th magnitude     p. 308 J. I. B. Camargo, R. Teixeira, P. Benevides-Soares, and C. Ducourant DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010843 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (958 KB) | PS (1.05 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Successsive resonance-enhanced two-photon ionization of elements abundant in nebulae - I. Atoms and ions of C, N, and O     p. 319 S. Johansson, and V. S. Letokhov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010738 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (577 KB) | PS (552 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Properties of photoionized gas in accretion-powered sources     p. 328 M. Nakayama, and K. Masai DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010850 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (325 KB) | PS (292 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The velocity field of collapsing spherical structures - Limitations of the spherical infall model in mass estimation     p. 338 N. Hiotelis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010847 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (131 KB) | PS (136 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Solving for closure errors due to polarization leakage in radio interferometry of unpolarized sources     p. 344 S. Bhatnagar, and R. Nityananda DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010799 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (180 KB) | PS (166 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Cosmic shear from STIS pure parallels - I. Data     p. 351 N. Pirzkal et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20010836 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (282 KB) | PS (282 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service