Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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