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Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access Non-confirmation of reported clouds without optical counterparts in the Hercules cluster    p. 433 W. van Driel, K. O'Neil, V. Cayatte, P.-A. Duc, J. M. Dickey, C. Balkowski, H. Hernández, J. Iglesias-Páramo, P. Papaderos, J. M. Vílchez and T. X. Thuan 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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

Free access 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