The kinematic relationship between disk and jet in the DG Tauri system     p. L31 L. Testi, F. Bacciotti, A. I. Sargent, T. P. Ray, and J. Eislöffel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021380 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (309 KB) | PS (357 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Gravitational torques in spiral galaxies: Gas accretion as a driving mechanism of galactic evolution     p. L35 D. L. Block, F. Bournaud, F. Combes, I. Puerari, and R. Buta DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021379 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (151 KB) | PS (269 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Coronal loop oscillations - An interpretation in terms of resonant absorption of quasi-mode kink oscillations     p. L39 M. Goossens, J. Andries, and M. J. Aschwanden DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021378 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (134 KB) | PS (257 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Direct detection of the companion of χ1 Orionis     p. L43 B. König, K. Fuhrmann, R. Neuhäuser, D. Charbonneau, and R. Jayawardhana DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021377 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (602 KB) | PS (425 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Microlensing of strongly interacting binary systems     p. L47 V. Bozza, and L. Mancini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021409 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (234 KB) | PS (432 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A search for molecules in damped Lyman-alpha absorbers occulting millimetre-loud quasars     p. 763 S. J. Curran, M. T. Murphy, J. K. Webb, F. Rantakyrö, L. E. B. Johansson, and S. Nikolić DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021231 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (172 KB) | PS (99.4 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Neutral hydrogen and optical observations of edge-on galaxies: Hunting for warps     p. 769 I. García-Ruiz, R. Sancisi, and K. Kuijken DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020976 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.75 MB) | PS (549 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Understanding the nature of FR II optical nuclei: A new diagnostic plane for radio galaxies     p. 791 M. Chiaberge, A. Capetti, and A. Celotti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021204 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (365 KB) | PS (190 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

BeppoSAX/PDS identification of the true counterpart of the Piccinotti source H0917-074     p. 801 A. Malizia, G. Malaguti, L. Bassani, M. Cappi, A. Comastri, G. Di Cocco, E. Palazzi, and C. Vignali DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021202 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (220 KB) | PS (384 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An inverse method to recover the SFR and reddening properties from spectra of galaxies     p. 807 J.-L. Vergely, A. Lançon, and Mouhcine DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021234 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (522 KB) | PS (237 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Abundant molecular gas in the intergalactic medium of Stephan's Quintet     p. 823 U. Lisenfeld, J. Braine, P.-A. Duc, S. Leon, V. Charmandaris, and E. Brinks DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021232 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.14 MB) | PS (1.27 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Exploring the spectral properties of faint hard X-ray sources with XMM-Newton     p. 835 E. Piconcelli, M. Cappi, L. Bassani, F. Fiore, G. Di Cocco, and J. B. Stephen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021235 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (421 KB) | PS (186 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Connections between millimetre continuum variations and VLBI structure in 27 AGN     p. 851 T. Savolainen, K. Wiik, E. Valtaoja, S. G. Jorstad, and A. P. Marscher DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021236 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (743 KB) | PS (249 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On-axis spatially resolved spectroscopy of low redshift quasar host galaxies: HE 1503+0228, at z=0.135     p. 863 F. Courbin et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021246 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (808 KB) | PS (914 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Hot dust in normal star-forming galaxies: JHK photometry of the ISO Key Project sample     p. 873 L. K. Hunt, C. Giovanardi, and G. Helou DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021335 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (398 KB) | PS (170 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Old stellar Galactic disc in near-plane regions according to 2MASS: Scales, cut-off, flare and warp     p. 883 M. López-Corredoira, A. Cabrera-Lavers, F. Garzón, and P. L. Hammersley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021175 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.34 MB) | PS (675 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stellar wind bubbles around WR and [WR] stars     p. 901 G. Mellema, and P. Lundqvist DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021164 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (675 KB) | PS (285 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Coronal density diagnostics with Helium-like triplets: CHANDRA–LETGS observations of Algol, Capella, Procyon, ϵ Eri, α Cen A&B, UX Ari, AD Leo, YY Gem, and HR 1099     p. 911 J.-U. Ness, J. H. M. M. Schmitt, V. Burwitz, R. Mewe, A. J. J. Raassen, R. L. J. van der Meer, P. Predehl, and A. C. Brinkman DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021146 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (782 KB) | PS (300 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

age-metallicity relation of the solar neighbourhood disc stars     p. 927 A. Ibukiyama, and N. Arimoto DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021157 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.68 MB) | PS (349 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A photometric monitoring of bright high-amplitude δ Scuti stars - I. The double-mode pulsation of V567 Ophiuchi     p. 943 L. L. Kiss, A. Derekas, Sz. Mészáros, and P. Székely DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021201 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (811 KB) | PS (332 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Adaptive optics imaging of the MBM 12 association - Seven binaries and an edge-on disk in a quadruple system     p. 949 G. Chauvin, F. Ménard, T. Fusco, A.-M. Lagrange, J.-L. Beuzit, D. Mouillet, and J.-C. Augereau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021215 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.15 MB) | PS (1.53 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Magnetic white dwarfs in the Early Data Release of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey     p. 957 B. T. Gänsicke, F. Euchner, and S. Jordan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021225 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (924 KB) | PS (277 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A more powerful evolution model for rotating stars     p. 965 Y. R. Zeng DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021233 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (145 KB) | PS (124 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The interstellar extinction to V4334 Sgr (Sakurai's object)     p. 971 A. Evans, T. R. Geballe, B. Smalley, V. H. Tyne, and S. P. S. Eyres DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021229 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (448 KB) | PS (229 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A high-sensitivity OH 5-cm line survey in late-type stars     p. 975 J.-F. Desmurs, A. Baudry, P. Sivagnanam, and C. Henkel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021227 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (193 KB) | PS (124 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

EVN and MERLIN observations of microquasar candidates at low galactic latitudes     p. 983 M. Ribó, E. Ros, J. M. Paredes, M. Massi, and J. Martí DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021238 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (341 KB) | PS (167 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A multi-wavelength investigation of the non-thermal radio emitting O-star 9 Sgr     p. 993 G. Rauw, R. Blomme, W. L. Waldron, M. F. Corcoran, J. M. Pittard, A. M. T. Pollock, M. C. Runacres, H. Sana, I. R. Stevens, and S. Van Loo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20020926 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (899 KB) | PS (670 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Measuring starspot temperature from line depth ratios - I. The method     p. 1009 S. Catalano, K. Biazzo, A. Frasca, and E. Marilli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021223 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.03 MB) | PS (329 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A statistical analysis of the magnetic structure of CP stars     p. 1023 S. Bagnulo, M. Landi Degl'Innocenti, M. Landolfi, and G. Mathys DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021221 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (710 KB) | PS (209 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New results on source and diffusion spectral features of Galactic cosmic rays: I ratio     p. 1039 D. Maurin, R. Taillet, and F. Donato DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021176 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (101 KB) | PS (937 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Combined VLT ISAAC/ISO SWS spectroscopy of two protostellar sources - The importance of minor solid state features     p. 1057 E. Dartois, L. d'Hendecourt, W. Thi, K. M. Pontoppidan, and E. F. van Dishoeck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021228 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.95 MB) | PS (534 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

2D-spectroscopic observations of G-band bright structures in the solar photosphere     p. 1069 K. Langhans, W. Schmidt, and A. Tritschler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021196 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.00 MB) | PS (1.98 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Precise reduction of solar spectra obtained with large CCD arrays     p. 1077 H. Wöhl, A. Kučera, J. Rybák, and A. Hanslmeier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021203 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.72 MB) | PS (1.47 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A qualitative interpretation of the second solar spectrum of Ti i     p. 1093 R. Manso Sainz, and E. Landi Degl'Innocenti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021210 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (417 KB) | PS (161 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Solar activity cycle and rotation of the corona     p. 1103 Z. Mouradian, R. Bocchia, and C. Botton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021244 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.83 MB) | PS (13.5 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Filling factors and magnetic field strengths of nanoflare-heated coronal active regions: Yohkoh and MDI observations     p. 1111 R. Jain, and S. Yashiro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021247 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (189 KB) | PS (104 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: Spatiotemporal fragmentation and the uncertainties in the solar rotation law     p. 1117 E. Covas, R. Tavakol, S. Vorontsov, and D. Moss DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021354 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (54.6 KB) | PS (41.9 KB) | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Discovery of X–rays from Mars with Chandra     p. 1119 K. Dennerl DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021116 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.23 MB) | PS (4.61 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamics of the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt beyond 50 AU - Spread of a primordial thin disk     p. 1129 A. Brunini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021198 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.94 MB) | PS (975 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Do dynamo-waves propagate along isorotation surfaces?     p. 1135 L. L. Kitchatinov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021156 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (927 KB) | PS (330 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Comment on the first-order Fermi acceleration at ultra-relativistic shocks     p. 1141 M. Ostrowski, and J. Bednarz DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021173 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (110 KB) | PS (69.0 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service