Recurrent nova IM Normae     p. L7 T. Kato, H. Yamaoka, W. Liller, and B. Monard DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020985 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (102 KB) | PS (253 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A high-resolution study of the evolution of the Lyman α forest in the redshift interval 0.9 < z < 1.7     p. L11 E. Janknecht, R. Baade, and D. Reimers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021003 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (192 KB) | PS (831 KB) | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectral types of planetary host star candidates: Two new transiting planets?     p. L17 S. Dreizler, T. Rauch, P. Hauschildt, S. L. Schuh, W. Kley, and K. Werner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021011 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (251 KB) | PS (689 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

NGC 5506 unmasked as a Narrow Line Seyfert 1: - A direct view of the broad line region using near-IR spectroscopy     p. L21 N. M. Nagar, E. Oliva, A. Marconi, and R. Maiolino DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021039 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (101 KB) | PS (425 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Chemical abundances of damped Ly systems: - A new method for estimating dust depletion effects     p. 407 G. Vladilo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020822 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (151 KB) | PS (354 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extended mid-infrared emission from VV 114: Probing the birth of a ULIRG     p. 417 E. Le Floc'h, V. Charmandaris, O. Laurent, I. F. Mirabel, P. Gallais, M. Sauvage, L. Vigroux, and C. Cesarsky DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020784 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (419 KB) | PS (709 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mid-infrared observations of the ultraluminous galaxies IRAS 14348-1447, IRAS 19254-7245, and IRAS 23128-5919     p. 429 V. Charmandaris, O. Laurent, E. Le Floc'h, I. F. Mirabel, M. Sauvage, S. C. Madden, P. Gallais, L. Vigroux, and C. J. Cesarsky DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020879 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (306 KB) | PS (317 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extragalactic globular clusters in the near infrared - I. A comparison between M87 and NGC 4478     p. 441 M. Kissler-Patig, J. P. Brodie, and D. Minniti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020831 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (326 KB) | PS (820 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extragalactic globular clusters in the near-infrared - II. The globular clusters systems of NGC 3115 and NGC 4365     p. 453 T. H. Puzia, S. E. Zepf, M. Kissler-Patig, M. Hilker, D. Minniti, and P. Goudfrooij DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020835 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (627 KB) | PS (315 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Large-scale asymmetry of rotation curves in lopsided spiral galaxies     p. 471 C. J. Jog DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020832 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (110 KB) | PS (94.8 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Time delay and lens redshift for the doubly imaged BAL quasar SBS 1520+530     p. 481 I. Burud, J. Hjorth, F. Courbin, J. G. Cohen, P. Magain, A. O. Jaunsen, A. A. Kaas, C. Faure, and G. Letawe DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020856 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (266 KB) | PS (581 KB) | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multi-wavelength study of a new sample of blue compact dwarf galaxies - IV. Optical multi-pupil spectroscopy of 18 objects     p. 487 A. R. Petrosian, T. Movsessian, G. Comte, D. Kunth, and S. Dodonov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020819 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (920 KB) | PS (1.16 MB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Discovery of radio-loud quasars with redshifts above 4 from the PMN sample     p. 509 I. M. Hook, R. G. McMahon, P. A. Shaver, and I. A. G. Snellen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020869 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.87 MB) | PS (431 KB) | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Warps and correlations with intrinsic parameters of galaxies in the visible and radio     p. 519 N. Castro-Rodríguez, M. López-Corredoira, M. L. Sánchez-Saavedra, and E. Battaner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020895 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (200 KB) | PS (121 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near-infrared surface photometry of early-type galaxies     p. 531 S. B. Rembold, M. G. Pastoriza, J. R. Ducati, M. Rubio, and M. Roth DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020904 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.28 MB) | PS (639 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A statistical study of binary and multiple clusters in the LMC     p. 547 A. Dieball, H. Müller, and E. K. Grebel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020815 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (822 KB) | PS (603 KB) | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Discovery and photometric study of the new in-the-gap SU UMa Dwarf Nova Var 73 Dra     p. 565 S. V. Antipin, and E. P. Pavlenko DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020704 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (329 KB) | PS (310 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton observations of the isolated neutron star RX J0806.4-4123     p. 571 F. Haberl, and V. E. Zavlin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020778 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (296 KB) | PS (249 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Probing the mass loss history of carbon stars using CO line and dust continuum emission     p. 577 F. L. Schöier, N. Ryde, and H. Olofsson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020833 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (301 KB) | PS (225 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Detection of δ Scuti-like pulsation in H254, a pre-main sequence F-type star in IC 348     p. 587 V. Ripepi, F. Palla, M. Marconi, S. Bernabei, A. Arellano Ferro, L. Terranegra, and J. M. Alcalá DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020836 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (470 KB) | PS (543 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectroscopy of T Tauri stars with UVES - Observations and analysis of RU Lup     p. 595 H. C. Stempels, and N. Piskunov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020814 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.38 MB) | PS (640 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The origin of the radio emission from β Lyrae     p. 609 G. Umana, F. Leone, and C. Trigilio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020878 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (150 KB) | PS (130 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

MWC 560: An SS 433 type object with a white dwarf     p. 617 T. Iijima DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020816 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (135 KB) | PS (893 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Polarimetry of evolved stars - II. The carbon star R Scl     p. 625 R. V. Yudin, and A. Evans DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020823 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (168 KB) | PS (171 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Behaviour of the periods in double mode RR Lyrae, V26 in M15     p. 633 M. Paparó, B. Szeidl, S. M. Saad, Z. Kolláth, and M. S. Abu Elazm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020867 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (321 KB) | PS (167 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

IUE-newsips spectra of σ Geminorum     p. 641 F. Ekmekçi, and O. Karakuş DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020892 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (76.1 KB) | PS (79.1 KB) | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photocentric orbits from a direct combination of ground-based astrometry with Hipparcos - I. Comparison with known orbits     p. 647 G. A. Gontcharov, and O. V. Kiyaeva DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020896 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (708 KB) | PS (1.68 MB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

EK Draconis: Long-term photometry on Sonneberg Sky-Patrol plates     p. 659 H.-E. Fröhlich, R. Tschäpe, G. Rüdiger, and K. G. Strassmeier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020860 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (106 KB) | PS (101 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Modeling IR spectra of OH/IR stars at different phases     p. 665 Kyung-Won Suh, and H.-Y. Kim DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020871 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (242 KB) | PS (324 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

H2 formation and excitation in the diffuse interstellar medium     p. 675 C. Gry, F. Boulanger, C. Nehmé, G. Pineau des Forêts, E. Habart, and E. Falgarone DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020691 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (193 KB) | PS (123 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dark cloud chemistry in initially H-rich regions     p. 681 J. M. C. Rawlings, T. W. Hartquist, D. A. Williams, and S. A. E. G. Falle DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020825 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (140 KB) | PS (894 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The early interaction of the planetary nebula NGC 40 with the interstellar medium     p. 689 J. Martin, K. Xilouris, and N. Soker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020848 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (240 KB) | PS (293 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Comparative chemistry of diffuse clouds. IV: CH     p. 693 H. Liszt, and R. Lucas DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020849 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (362 KB) | PS (267 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Interstellar NaI and CaII absorption observed towards the Cygnus Loop SNR     p. 705 B. Y. Welsh, S. Sallmen, D. Sfeir, and R. Lallement DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020855 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (287 KB) | PS (753 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamical evolution of high velocity clouds in the intergalactic medium     p. 713 C. Konz, C. Brüns, and G. T. Birk DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020863 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.34 MB) | PS (1.03 MB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Seismic tests for solar models with tachocline mixing     p. 725 A. S. Brun, H. M. Antia, S. M. Chitre, and J.-P. Zahn DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020837 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (762 KB) | PS (285 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multi-wavelength observations of a flare spray and CME of 1 October 2001     p. 741 Hui Li, Jianqi You, Xingfeng Yu, and Qindi Wu DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020857 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.91 MB) | PS (3.93 MB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On electron acceleration at CIR related shock waves     p. 749 G. Mann, H. T. Classen, E. Keppler, and E. C. Roelof DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020866 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (249 KB) | PS (175 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectral properties of Mars-crossers and near-Earth objects - Results of the survey     p. 757 C. A. Angeli, and D. Lazzaro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020834 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (505 KB) | PS (339 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

CCD observations of Phoebe, 9th satellite of Saturn     p. 767 A. Fienga, J.-E. Arlot, N. Baron, A. Bec-Borsenberger, A. Crochot, N. Emelyanov, and W. Thuillot DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020803 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (94.8 KB) | PS (104 KB) | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Astrometry of five major Uranian satellites in 1995–1997     p. 775 K. X. Shen, R. C. Qiao, D. Harper, K. G. Hadjifotinou, and J. R. Liu DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020872 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (74.7 KB) | PS (79.8 KB) | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Hydrodynamic stability in accretion disks under the combined influence of shear and density stratification     p. 781 G. Rüdiger, R. Arlt, and D. Shalybkov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020853 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (192 KB) | PS (140 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On optimal detection of point sources in CMB maps     p. 789 R. Vio, L. Tenorio, and W. Wamsteker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020821 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (104 KB) | PS (100 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The effects of blending on the light curve shape of Cepheids     p. 795 E. Antonello DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020897 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (203 KB) | PS (192 KB) | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service