The millimeter-wave spectrum and the dipole moment of vinylacetylene     p. L11 S. Thorwirth, and H. Lichau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021849 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (393 KB) | PS (511 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Oscillations in the wings of sunspot transition region lines     p. L15 N. Brynildsen, P. Maltby, O. Kjeldseth-Moe, and K. Wilhelm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021848 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (274 KB) | PS (298 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evidence of a sub-stellar companion around HD 47536     p. L19 J. Setiawan, A. P. Hatzes, O. von der Lühe, L. Pasquini, D. Naef, L. da Silva, S. Udry, D. Queloz, and L. Girardi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021846 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (462 KB) | PS (397 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Antideuterons as a probe of primordial black holes     p. 403 A. Barrau, G. Boudoul, F. Donato, D. Maurin, P. Salati, I. Stéfanon, and R. Taillet DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021588 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.04 MB) | PS (350 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Magnetic intensification of spectral lines     p. 411 M. J. Stift, and F. Leone DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021605 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.94 MB) | PS (660 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Proton-induced lithium destruction cross-section and its astrophysical implications     p. 423 R. G. Pizzone et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021700 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (136 KB) | PS (106 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A hypothetical cosmological test: Trigonometry on large scales     p. 429 J. Liske DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021494 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (500 KB) | PS (205 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

EUV excess in the inner Virgo cluster     p. 435 F. De Paolis, G. Ingrosso, A. A. Nucita, and D. Orlando DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021708 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (156 KB) | PS (96.8 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Hard X-ray and radio observations of Abell 754     p. 441 R. Fusco-Femiano, M. Orlandini, S. De Grandi, S. Molendi, L. Feretti, G. Giovannini, M. Bacchi, and F. Govoni DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021639 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.19 MB) | PS (100 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Possible flakes of molecular hydrogen in the early Universe     p. 447 D. Pfenniger, and D. Puy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021678 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (368 KB) | PS (282 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

More nitrogen rich B-type stars in the SMC cluster, NGC 330     p. 455 D. J. Lennon, P. L. Dufton, and C. Crowley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021194 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (467 KB) | PS (229 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Galaxy flow in the Canes Venatici I cloud     p. 467 I. D. Karachentsev, M. E. Sharina, A. E. Dolphin, E. K. Grebel, D. Geisler, P. Guhathakurta, P. W. Hodge, V. E. Karachentseva, A. Sarajedini, and P. Seitzer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021598 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (270 KB) | PS (130 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Local galaxy flows within 5 Mpc     p. 479 I. D. Karachentsev et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021566 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (435 KB) | PS (200 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The cold gas properties of Markarian galaxies     p. 493 R. A. Kandalyan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021701 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (182 KB) | PS (182 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Distribution of star-forming complexes in dwarf irregular galaxies     p. 501 B. R. Parodi, and B. Binggeli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021587 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (826 KB) | PS (423 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Non-Keplerian rotation in the nucleus of NGC 1068: Evidence for a massive accretion disk?     p. 517 G. Lodato, and G. Bertin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021672 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (241 KB) | PS (120 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

NGC 4654: Gravitational interaction or ram pressure stripping?     p. 525 B. Vollmer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021729 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.66 MB) | PS (4.26 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Variable stars in the globular cluster M 13     p. 541 G. Kopacki, Z. Kołaczkowski, and A. Pigulski DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021624 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.38 MB) | PS (575 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evolution of dust properties in an interstellar filament     p. 551 B. Stepnik et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021309 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.91 MB) | PS (1.16 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A Keplerian disk around the Herbig Ae star HD 34282     p. 565 V. Piétu, A. Dutrey, and C. Kahane DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021551 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (417 KB) | PS (261 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Far infrared observations of pre-protostellar sources in Lynds 183     p. 571 K. Lehtinen, K. Mattila, D. Lemke, M. Juvela, T. Prusti, and R. Laureijs DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021411 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (352 KB) | PS (4.12 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Centimeter wavelength continuum observations of young stellar objects in the dark cloud DC 303.8–14.2     p. 583 K. Lehtinen, and J. L. Higdon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021563 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (148 KB) | PS (99.6 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Far and mid infrared observations of two ultracompact  regions and one compact CO clump     p. 589 R. P. Verma, S. K. Ghosh, B. Mookerjea, and T. N. Rengarajan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021662 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (804 KB) | PS (613 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Understanding the spectra of isolated Herbig stars in the frame of a passive disk model     p. 607 C. Dominik, C. P. Dullemond, L. B. F. M. Waters, and S. Walch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021629 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.87 MB) | PS (667 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Gas-phase recombination, grain neutralization and cosmic-ray ionization in diffuse gas     p. 621 H. Liszt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021660 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (320 KB) | PS (209 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the optical–infra-red continuum emission from equatorial discs of supergiant B[e] stars     p. 631 John M. Porter DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021698 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (418 KB) | PS (268 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

X-ray and gamma-ray emission from millisecond pulsars     p. 639 L. Zhang, and K. S. Cheng DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021570 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (204 KB) | PS (118 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Rotation and differential rotation in field F- and G-type stars     p. 647 A. Reiners, and J. H. M. M. Schmitt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021642 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.02 MB) | PS (329 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Oscillations of magnetic stars: I. Axisymmetric shear Alfvén modes of a spherical shell in a dipolar magnetic field     p. 663 F. Rincon, and M. Rieutord DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021671 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.22 MB) | PS (3.56 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A photometric mode identification method, including an improved non-adiabatic treatment of the atmosphere     p. 677 M.-A. Dupret, J. De Ridder, P. De Cat, C. Aerts, R. Scuflaire, A. Noels, and A. Thoul DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021679 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (255 KB) | PS (131 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A new version of the moment method, optimized for mode identification in multiperiodic stars     p. 687 M. Briquet, and C. Aerts DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021683 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (226 KB) | PS (126 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The spectrum of the SB2 HD 64491 and the problem of metal abundances in λ Boo stars     p. 697 R. Faraggiana, and M. Gerbaldi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021546 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (417 KB) | PS (185 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

IRFM temperature calibrations for the Vilnius, Geneva, RI and DDO photometric systems     p. 705 J. Meléndez, and I. Ramírez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021681 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.00 MB) | PS (538 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Statistical cataloging of archival data for luminosity class IV–V stars - I. The epoch 2001 temperature catalog     p. 721 B. J. Taylor DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021674 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (199 KB) | PS (103 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Statistical cataloging of archival data for luminosity class IV–V stars - II. The epoch 2001 [Fe/H] catalog     p. 731 B. J. Taylor DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021675 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (184 KB) | PS (108 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

High spatial resolution solar polarimetry with interference filters     p. 739 E. Wiehr, and M. Bianda DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021515 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (223 KB) | PS (109 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectroscopic characteristics of polar plumes     p. 743 G. Del Zanna, B. J. I. Bromage, and H. E. Mason DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021628 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.72 MB) | PS (867 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Depolarizing lines in the Sun's spectrum     p. 763 D. M. Fluri, and J. O. Stenflo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021703 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (232 KB) | PS (121 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An EUV Bright Point as seen by SUMER, CDS, MDI and EIT on-board SoHO     p. 775 M. S. Madjarska, J. G. Doyle, L. Teriaca, and D. Banerjee DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021732 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (941 KB) | PS (653 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Astronomical image representation by the curvelet transform     p. 785 J. L. Starck, D. L. Donoho, and E. J. Candès DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021571 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.49 MB) | PS (1.85 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service