The K20 survey - IV. The redshift distribution of galaxies: A test of galaxy formation models     p. L1 A. Cimatti et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021012 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (205 KB) | PS (867 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

HST STIS observations of four QSO pairs     p. 1 B. Aracil, P. Petitjean, A. Smette, J. Surdej, J. P. Mücket, and S. Cristiani DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020733 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (338 KB) | PS (285 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Constraints on using distributions of inclination angles for high redshift filaments     p. 13 M. Weidinger, P. Møller, J. P. U. Fynbo, B. Thomsen, and M. P. Egholm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020792 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (173 KB) | PS (135 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The abundances of nitrogen and oxygen in damped Lyman α systems     p. 21 M. Pettini, S. L. Ellison, J. Bergeron, and P. Petitjean DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020809 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (406 KB) | PS (245 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Compact groups in the UZC galaxy sample     p. 35 P. Focardi, and B. Kelm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020377 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (233 KB) | PS (150 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

FIRST-based survey of Compact Steep Spectrum sources - I. MERLIN images of arc-second scale objects     p. 47 M. Kunert, A. Marecki, R. E. Spencer, A. J. Kus, and J. Niezgoda DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020532 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (323 KB) | PS (332 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extended star formation in dwarf spheroidal galaxies: The cases of Draco, Sextans, and Ursa Minor     p. 55 C. Ikuta, and N. Arimoto DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020609 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.30 MB) | PS (582 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

High–resolution imaging of compact high–velocity clouds     p. 67 V. de Heij, R. Braun, and W. B. Burton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020640 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (784 KB) | PS (667 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Magnetic fields in barred galaxies - I. The atlas     p. 83 R. Beck, V. Shoutenkov, M. Ehle, J. I. Harnett, R. F. Haynes, A. Shukurov, D. D. Sokoloff, and M. Thierbach DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020642 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.32 MB) | PS (5.19 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near-Infrared photometry in the J, H and bands for Polar Ring Galaxies - I. Data, structural parameters     p. 103 E. Iodice, M. Arnaboldi, L. S. Sparke, J. S. Gallagher, and K. C. Freeman DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020738 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.04 MB) | PS (1.65 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near-Infrared photometry in J H and Kn bands for polar ring galaxies - II. Global properties     p. 117 E. Iodice, M. Arnaboldi, L. S. Sparke, and K. C. Freeman DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020739 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (216 KB) | PS (188 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Modelling the spectral evolution of classical double radio sources     p. 127 K. Manolakou, and J. G. Kirk DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020780 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (238 KB) | PS (158 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

NGC 4258: A jet-dominated low-luminosity AGN?     p. 139 F. Yuan , S. Markoff, H. Falcke, and P. L. Biermann DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020817 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (145 KB) | PS (123 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

CSSs in a sample of B2 radio sources of intermediate strength     p. 149 D. J. Saikia, P. Thomasson, R. E. Spencer, F. Mantovani, C. J. Salter, and S. Jeyakumar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020807 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (524 KB) | PS (461 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An automated search for compact high–velocity clouds in the Leiden/Dwingeloo Survey     p. 159 V. de Heij, R. Braun, and W. B. Burton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020870 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.09 MB) | PS (947 KB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A photometric study of the young open cluster NGC 1220     p. 179 S. Ortolani, G. Carraro, S. Covino, E. Bica, and B. Barbuy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020794 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (183 KB) | PS (181 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Massive luminous early type stars in the LMC - I. The reddening of individual stars and the LMC reddening law     p. 187 J. Gochermann, and T. Schmidt-Kaler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020659 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (253 KB) | PS (874 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Theoretical isochrones in several photometric systems - I. Johnson-Cousins-Glass, HST/WFPC2, HST/NICMOS, Washington, and ESO Imaging Survey filter sets     p. 195 L. Girardi, G. Bertelli, A. Bressan, C. Chiosi, M. A. T. Groenewegen, P. Marigo, B. Salasnich, and A. Weiss DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020612 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (542 KB) | PS (1.59 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photometric study of a pulsating component in the eclipsing binary Y Cam     p. 213 S.-L. Kim, J. W. Lee, J.-H. Youn, S.-G. Kwon, and C. Kim DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020777 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (565 KB) | PS (714 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The RXTE/ASM X-ray light curve of GX301-2     p. 219 D. A. Leahy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020781 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (187 KB) | PS (168 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Correlated X-ray and optical variability in KV UMa     p. 225 H. C. Spruit, and G. Kanbach DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020789 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (364 KB) | PS (364 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The oblique pulsator model revisited     p. 235 L. Bigot, and W. A. Dziembowski DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020824 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (230 KB) | PS (162 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Simultaneous single-pulse observations of radio pulsars - II. Orthogonal polarization modes in PSR B1133+16     p. 247 A. Karastergiou, M. Kramer, S. Johnston, A. G. Lyne, N. D. R. Bhat, and Y. Gupta DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020793 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (134 KB) | PS (102 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Lithium abundances from the 6104 Å line in cool Pleiades stars     p. 253 A. Ford, R. D. Jeffries, and B. Smalley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020779 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (238 KB) | PS (293 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Compositional dependence of infrared absorption spectra of crystalline silicates - I. Mg–Fe pyroxenes     p. 267 H. Chihara, C. Koike, A. Tsuchiyama, S. Tachibana, and D. Sakamoto DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020791 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (323 KB) | PS (263 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

C18O abundance in the nearby globule Barnard 68     p. 275 S. Hotzel, J. Harju, M. Juvela, K. Mattila, and L. K. Haikala DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020786 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (352 KB) | PS (312 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

X-ray emission from wind blown interstellar bubbles - IV. ROSAT HRI observations of NGC 6888     p. 287 M. Wrigge, and H. J. Wendker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020804 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (243 KB) | PS (163 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Molecular line emission from turbulent clouds     p. 295 V. Ossenkopf DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020812 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.83 MB) | PS (1.34 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The role of magnetic bald patches in surges and arch filament systems     p. 317 C. H. Mandrini, P. Démoulin, B. Schmieder, Y. Y. Deng, and P. Rudawy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020745 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.25 MB) | PS (2.64 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Iron abundance in the solar photosphere. Application of a two-component model atmosphere     p. 331 L. R. Bellot Rubio, and J. M. Borrero DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020656 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (295 KB) | PS (158 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Application of wavelet analysis to transversal coronal loop oscillations     p. 339 J. Ireland, and I. De Moortel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020643 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (492 KB) | PS (591 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Radio continuum observations of Comet C/1999 S4 (LINEAR) before, during, and after break-up of its nucleus     p. 353 W. J. Altenhoff, F. Bertoldi, K. M. Menten, A. Sievers, C. Thum, and E. Kreysa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020783 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (162 KB) | PS (222 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Wavelet tomography of the Galactic magnetic field - I. The method     p. 361 R. Stepanov, P. Frick, A. Shukurov, and D. Sokoloff DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020552 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (404 KB) | PS (393 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A box-fitting algorithm in the search for periodic transits     p. 369 G. Kovács, S. Zucker, and T. Mazeh DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020802 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (656 KB) | PS (329 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A nulling wide field imager for exoplanets detection and general astrophysics     p. 379 O. Guyon, and F. Roddier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020712 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (556 KB) | PS (2.25 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Statistical methods of automatic spectral classification and their application to the Hamburg/ESO Survey     p. 397 N. Christlieb, L. Wisotzki, and G. Graßhoff DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020830 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (208 KB) | PS (163 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service