Stability of the viscously spreading ring     p. 395 R. Speith, and W. Kley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021783 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.65 MB) | PS (102 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the escape of cosmic rays from radio galaxy cocoons     p. 409 T. A. Enßlin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021827 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (315 KB) | PS (200 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Swirling astrophysical flows – efficient amplifiers of Alfvén waves!?     p. 421 A. D. Rogava, S. M. Mahajan, G. Bodo, and S. Massaglia DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021753 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (546 KB) | PS (397 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Non-confirmation of reported clouds without optical counterparts in the Hercules cluster     p. 433 W. van Driel et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021684 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (525 KB) | PS (2.37 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

H0 measurement from VLT deep I–band surface brightness fluctuations in NGC 564 and NGC 7619     p. 441 S. Mei, M. Scodeggio, D. R. Silva, and P. J. Quinn DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021800 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (292 KB) | PS (130 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Radio asymmetry in 3C 99     p. 449 F. Mantovani, R. Fanti, C. Ferrari, W. Cotton, and T. W. B. Muxlow DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021682 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (453 KB) | PS (330 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A catalog of warps in spiral and lenticular galaxies in the Southern hemisphere     p. 457 M. L. Sánchez-Saavedra, E. Battaner, A. Guijarro, M. López-Corredoira, and N. Castro-Rodríguez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021751 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (201 KB) | PS (111 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Parkes quarter-Jansky flat-spectrum sample - 2. New optical spectra and redshift measurements     p. 469 I. M. Hook, P. A. Shaver, C. A. Jackson, J. V. Wall, and K. I. Kellermann DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021803 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.12 MB) | PS (613 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Globular cluster candidates within the Fornax Cluster: Intracluster globulars?     p. 489 L. P. Bassino, S. A. Cellone, J. C. Forte, and B. Dirsch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021810 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (194 KB) | PS (175 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

High resolution soft X-ray spectroscopy of the elliptical galaxy NGC 5044 - Results from the reflection grating spectrometer on-board XMM-Newton     p. 497 T. Tamura, J. S. Kaastra, K. Makishima, and I. Takahashi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021775 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.25 MB) | PS (580 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Observing scattered X-ray radiation from gamma-ray bursts: A way to measure their collimation angles     p. 505 S. Yu. Sazonov, and R. A. Sunyaev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021825 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (180 KB) | PS (112 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

B2 0648+27: A radio galaxy in a major merger     p. 511 R. Morganti, T. A. Oosterloo, A. Capetti, H. R. de Ruiter, R. Fanti, P. Parma, C. N. Tadhunter, and K. A. Wills DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021806 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (586 KB) | PS (1.19 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Chandra and XMM–Newton observations of Tololo 0109-383     p. 519 G. Matt, S. Bianchi, M. Guainazzi, W. N. Brandt, A. C. Fabian, K. Iwasawa, and G. C. Perola DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021817 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (539 KB) | PS (1.10 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Non-LTE abundances of magnesium, aluminum and sulfur in OB stars near the solar circle     p. 525 S. Daflon, K. Cunha, V. V. Smith, and K. Butler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021802 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (219 KB) | PS (103 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Vertical distribution of Galactic disk stars - II. The surface mass density in the Galactic plane     p. 531 A. Siebert, O. Bienaymé, and C. Soubiran DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021812 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (726 KB) | PS (405 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multicolour photometry and Coravel observations of stars in the southern open cluster IC 2488     p. 543 J. J. Clariá, A. E. Piatti, E. Lapasset, and J.-C. Mermilliod DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021828 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (416 KB) | PS (363 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Turbulent diffusion and mixing in interstellar dark clouds with adsorption onto grains     p. 553 C. J. Yate, and T. J. Millar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021813 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.12 MB) | PS (367 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Sulphur-bearing species as chemical clocks for low mass protostars?     p. 567 J. V. Buckle, and G. A. Fuller DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021816 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (101 KB) | PS (245 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Complex bifurcations in interstellar chemistry?     p. 583 S. B. Charnley, and A. J. Markwick DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021533 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (499 KB) | PS (687 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamic model atmospheres of AGB stars - III. Effects of frequency-dependent radiative transfer     p. 589 S. Höfner, R. Gautschy–Loidl, B. Aringer, and U. G. Jørgensen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021757 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (589 KB) | PS (277 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Rotational mixing in low-mass stars - I Effect of the μ-gradients in main sequence and subgiant Pop I stars     p. 603 A. Palacios, S. Talon, C. Charbonnel, and M. Forestini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021759 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (919 KB) | PS (519 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Zero-metallicity stars - II. Evolution of very massive objects with mass loss     p. 617 P. Marigo, C. Chiosi, and R.-P. Kudritzki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021756 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (900 KB) | PS (272 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton observations of two black hole X-ray transients in quiescence     p. 631 J.-M. Hameury, D. Barret, J.-P. Lasota, J. E. McClintock, K. Menou, C. Motch, J.-F. Olive, and N. Webb DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021746 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (177 KB) | PS (104 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectroscopic mode identification for the Cephei star EN (16) Lacertae     p. 639 C. Aerts, H. Lehmann, M. Briquet, R. Scuflaire, M. A. Dupret, J. De Ridder, and A. Thoul DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021750 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (539 KB) | PS (219 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The unified phenomenological model of light curves of stellar flares     p. 647 H. M. Tovmassian, V. P. Zalinian, N. A. Silant'ev, O. Cardona, and M. Chavez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021754 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (318 KB) | PS (8.69 MB) | PS (462 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the precession of the isolated pulsar PSR B1828-11 - A time-varying magnetic field     p. 653 V. Rezania DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021774 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (178 KB) | PS (98.7 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Radiation pattern of the isolated pulsar PSR B1828-11     p. 659 V. Rezania DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021755 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (139 KB) | PS (84.9 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photospheric radius expansion X-ray bursts as standard candles     p. 663 E. Kuulkers, P. R. den Hartog, J. J. M. in 't Zand, F. W. M. Verbunt, W. E. Harris, and M. Cocchi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021781 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (531 KB) | PS (236 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

First far–UV observations of KQ Puppis with FUSE     p. 681 R. González-Riestra, C. Rossi, and R. F. Viotti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021830 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (551 KB) | PS (216 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Microscopic study of neutrino trapping in hyperon stars     p. 687 I. Vidaña, I. Bombaci, A. Polls, and A. Ramos DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021840 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (189 KB) | PS (121 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

CK Vul as a candidate eruptive stellar merging event     p. 695 T. Kato DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021808 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (91.4 KB) | PS (66.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A possible 38 day X-ray period of KS 1731-260     p. 699 M. Revnivtsev, and R. Sunyaev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021873 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (245 KB) | PS (151 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

High precision Monte Carlo radiative transfer in dusty media     p. 703 G. Niccolini, P. Woitke, and B. Lopez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021761 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (614 KB) | PS (322 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Wavelet analysis of stellar differential rotation - III. The Sun in white light     p. 717 A. Hempelmann DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021758 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (540 KB) | PS (231 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Towards an explanation of features in the diagnostic diagram of a model atmosphere - I. Linear wave equations with convenient invariants     p. 723 F. Schmitz, and B. Fleck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021815 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (227 KB) | PS (107 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Temporal variations of low-order spherical harmonic representations of sunspot group patterns: Evidence for solar spin-orbit coupling     p. 731 D. Juckett DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021923 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.35 MB) | PS (990 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Differential rotation and meridional flow in the solar supergranulation layer: Measuring the eddy viscosity     p. 743 G. Rüdiger, M. Küker, and K. L. Chan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021809 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (283 KB) | PS (138 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evidence for a Flux Rope driven EUV wave and CME: Comparison with the Piston Shock Model     p. 749 C. R. Foley, L. K. Harra, S. A. Matthews, J. L. Culhane, and R. Kitai DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021820 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.05 MB) | PS (1.85 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the nature of moving magnetic feature pairs around sunspots     p. 755 Jun Zhang, S. K. Solanki, and Jingxiu Wang DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021807 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (261 KB) | PS (609 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Behaviour of Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner during the 1998 perihelion     p. 763 L.-M. Lara, J. Licandro, A. Oscoz, and V. Motta DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021720 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (435 KB) | PS (692 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Structure of the DM Tau Outer Disk: Probing the vertical kinetic temperature gradient     p. 773 E. Dartois, A. Dutrey, and S. Guilloteau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021638 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.18 MB) | PS (718 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The dust tail of Comet C/1999 T1 McNaught-Hartley     p. 789 F. Moreno, L. M. Lara, J. J. López-Moreno, O. Muñoz, A. Molina, and J. Licandro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021832 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (226 KB) | PS (2.34 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The electron-impact broadening parameters for Co III spectral lines     p. 795 D. Tankosić, L. Č. Popović, and M. S. Dimitrijević DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021801 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (129 KB) | PS (82.0 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Effective collision strengths for transitions in Fe XI     p. 799 K. M. Aggarwal, and F. P. Keenan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021733 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (471 KB) | PS (450 KB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service