Free access Discovery of a peculiar DQ white dwarf    p. L45 D. Carollo, S. T. Hodgkin, A. Spagna, R. L. Smart, M. G. Lattanzi, B. J. McLean and D. J. Pinfield DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021130 Abstract Full HTML PDF (193 KB) PS (398 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Detection of doubly-deuterated methanol in the solar-type protostar IRAS 16293-2422    p. L49 B. Parise, C. Ceccarelli, A. G. G. M. Tielens, E. Herbst, B. Lefloch, E. Caux, A. Castets, I. Mukhopadhyay, L. Pagani and L. Loinard DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021131 Abstract Full HTML PDF (318 KB) PS (469 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Detection of an optical transient following the 13 March 2000 short/hard gamma-ray burst    p. L55 A. J. Castro-Tirado, J. M. Castro Cerón, J. Gorosabel, P. Páta, J. Soldán, R. Hudec, M. Jelinek, M. Topinka, M. Bernas, T. J. Mateo Sanguino, et al. (14 more) A. de Ugarte Postigo, J. Á. Berná, A. Henden, F. Vrba, B. Canzian, H. Harris, X. Delfosse, B. de Pontieu, J. Polcar, C. Sánchez-Fernández, B. A. de la Morena, J. M. Más-Hesse, J. Torres Riera and S. Barthelmy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021172 Abstract Full HTML PDF (276 KB) PS (722 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Recurrent microblazar activity in Cygnus X-1?    p. L61 G. E. Romero, M. M. Kaufman Bernadó and I. F. Mirabel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021205 Abstract Full HTML PDF (763 KB) PS (1.01 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access An Hα nebula possibly associated with the central source in the G 266.2-1.2 supernova remnant    p. L65 A. Pellizzoni, S. Mereghetti and A. De Luca DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021207 Abstract Full HTML PDF (305 KB) PS (1.61 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Deep transient optical fading in the WC9 Star WR 106    p. L69 T. Kato, K. Haseda, K. Takamizawa and H. Yamaoka DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021218 Abstract Full HTML PDF (144 KB) PS (257 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access What is the real nature of blinkers?    p. L73 D. Marik and R. Erdélyi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021252 Abstract Full HTML PDF (258 KB) PS (325 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Evidence for strong differential rotation in Li-depleted fast rotating F-stars    p. L77 A. Reiners and J. H. M. M. Schmitt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021250 Abstract Full HTML PDF (205 KB) PS (277 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The magnetic geometry of magnetic-dominated thin accretion disks    p. L81 G. Rüdiger and D. A. Shalybkov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021254 Abstract Full HTML PDF (211 KB) PS (280 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Discovery of a very cool object with extraordinarily strong Hα emission    p. L85 D. Barrado y Navascués, M. R. Zapatero Osorio, E. L. Martín, V. J. S. Béjar, R. Rebolo and R. Mundt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021251 Abstract Full HTML PDF (210 KB) PS (290 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Spiral-like light profiles but elliptical-like kinematics in mergers of galaxies    p. L89 C. J. Jog and A. Chitre DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021255 Abstract Full HTML PDF (139 KB) PS (303 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Helioseismic limit on heavy element abundance    p. L95 H. M. Antia and S. M. Chitre DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021253 Abstract Full HTML PDF (137 KB) PS (252 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Confirmation of persistent radio jets in the microquasar LS 5039    p. L99 J. M. Paredes, M. Ribó, E. Ros, J. Martí and M. Massi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021256 Abstract Full HTML PDF (153 KB) PS (268 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The detection of iron sulfides in Planetary Nebulae    p. L103 S. Hony, J. Bouwman, L. P. Keller and L. B. F. M. Waters DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021260 Abstract Full HTML PDF (201 KB) PS (273 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Power spectrum of the cosmic infrared background at 60 and 100 μm with IRAS    p. 749 M.-A. Miville-Deschênes, G. Lagache and J.-L. Puget DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020929 Abstract Full HTML PDF (711 KB) PS (814 KB) Online Material NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Probing the dark energy with strong lensing by clusters of galaxies    p. 757 M. Sereno DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021048 Abstract Full HTML PDF (227 KB) PS (161 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Complex shock structure in the western hot-spot of Pictor A    p. 765 C. J. Saxton, R. S. Sutherland, G. V. Bicknell, G. F. Blanchet and S. J. Wagner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021004 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.97 MB) PS (7.23 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Constraining the past X-ray luminosity of AGN in clusters of galaxies: The role of resonant scattering    p. 793 S. Yu. Sazonov, R. A. Sunyaev and C. K. Cramphorn DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021033 Abstract Full HTML PDF (566 KB) PS (307 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Evidence for chemical evolution in the spectra of high redshift galaxies    p. 809 D. Mehlert, S. Noll, I. Appenzeller, R. P. Saglia, R. Bender, A. Böhm, N. Drory, K. Fricke, A. Gabasch, J. Heidt, et al. (6 more) U. Hopp, K. Jäger, C. Möllenhoff, S. Seitz, O. Stahl and B. Ziegler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021052 Abstract Full HTML PDF (392 KB) PS (224 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Mid-Infrared line diagnostics of active galaxies - A spectroscopic AGN survey with ISO-SWS    p. 821 E. Sturm, D. Lutz, A. Verma, H. Netzer, A. Sternberg, A. F. M. Moorwood, E. Oliva and R. Genzel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021043 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.16 MB) PS (422 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The far-ultraviolet emission of early-type galaxies    p. 843 J.-M. Deharveng, A. Boselli and J. Donas DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021082 Abstract Full HTML PDF (247 KB) PS (128 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Dating star clusters in the Small Magellanic Cloud by means of integrated spectra    p. 855 A. V. Ahumada, J. J. Clariá, E. Bica and C. M. Dutra DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021069 Abstract Full HTML PDF (602 KB) PS (174 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Properties of the close binary and circumbinary torus of the Red Rectangle    p. 867 A. B. Men'shchikov, D. Schertl, P. G. Tuthill, G. Weigelt and L. R. Yungelson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020859 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.34 MB) PS (3.59 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On Be star candidates and possible blue pre-main sequence objects in the Small Magellanic Cloud    p. 887 R. E. Mennickent, G. Pietrzyński, W. Gieren and O. Szewczyk DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020916 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.02 MB) PS (626 KB) Online Material NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Rotational velocities of A-type stars - II. Measurement of in the northern hemisphere    p. 897 F. Royer, S. Grenier, M.-O. Baylac, A. E. Gómez and J. Zorec DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020943 Abstract Full HTML PDF (948 KB) PS (302 KB) Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access XMM-Newton observations of MR Vel/RX J0925.7-4758    p. 913 C. Motch, H. Bearda and C. Neiner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020966 Abstract Full HTML PDF (585 KB) PS (204 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The orbital modulation of the X-ray binary V Sagittae in the high and low states    p. 921 V. Šimon, L. Hric, K. Petrík, S. Shugarov, P. Niarchos and V. I. Marsakova DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021078 Abstract Full HTML PDF (702 KB) PS (416 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Molecular line study of the very young protostar IRAM 04191 in Taurus: infall, rotation, and outflow    p. 927 A. Belloche, P. André, D. Despois and S. Blinder DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021054 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.19 MB) PS (876 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Adiabatic oscillations of non-rotating superfluid neutron stars    p. 949 R. Prix and M. Rieutord DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021049 Abstract Full HTML PDF (378 KB) PS (234 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A study of bright southern slowly pulsating B stars - II. The intrinsic frequencies    p. 965 P. De Cat and C. Aerts DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021068 Abstract Full HTML PDF (632 KB) PS (4.54 MB) Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The identification of the optical/IR counterpart of the 15.8-s transient X–ray pulsar XTE J1946+274    p. 983 F. Verrecchia, G. L. Israel, I. Negueruela, S. Covino, V. F. Polcaro, J. S. Clark, I. A. Steele, R. Gualandi, R. Speziali and L. Stella DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021087 Abstract Full HTML PDF (634 KB) PS (643 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Wavelet analysis of instability-generated line profile variations in hot-star winds    p. 991 L. Dessart and S. P. Owocki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021092 Abstract Full HTML PDF (300 KB) PS (262 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Stability of the 47 UMa planetary system    p. 997 K. Goździewski DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021061 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.78 MB) PS (1.63 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The stability of the orbits of Earth-mass planets in the habitable zone of 47 Ursae Majoris    p. 1015 B. W. Jones and P. N. Sleep DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021138 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.28 MB) PS (1.88 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The correlation between expansion velocity and morphology in planetary nebulae    p. 1027 J. P. Phillips DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020883 Abstract Full HTML PDF (138 KB) PS (322 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access 1–2.5 μm spectra of jets from young stars: Strong emission in HH111, HH240-241 and HH120    p. 1035 B. Nisini, A. Caratti o Garatti, T. Giannini and D. Lorenzetti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021062 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.42 MB) PS (2.49 MB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Observations at Nançay of the OH 18-cm lines in comets - The data base. Observations made from 1982 to 1999    p. 1053 J. Crovisier, P. Colom, E. Gérard, D. Bockelée-Morvan and G. Bourgois DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020673 Abstract Full HTML PDF (620 KB) PS (323 KB) Online Material Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access ISO observations of low and moderate albedo asteroids - PHT–P and PHT–S results    p. 1065 E. Dotto, M. A. Barucci, T. G. Müller, J. R. Brucato, M. Fulchignoni, V. Mennella and L. Colangeli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021190 Abstract Full HTML PDF (238 KB) PS (116 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Mid-infrared spectrum of the zodiacal light observed with ISOPHOT    p. 1073 Ch. Leinert, P. Ábrahám, J. Acosta-Pulido, D. Lemke and R. Siebenmorgen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021029 Abstract Full HTML PDF (320 KB) PS (247 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access L-photoionization of atomic aluminium: production of , and UV lines    p. 1081 A. G. Kochur, D. Petrini and E. P. da Silva DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021101 Abstract Full HTML PDF (159 KB) PS (106 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service