The nature of the ultraluminous X-ray sources inside galaxies and their relation to local QSOs     p. L17 G. Burbidge, E. M. Burbidge, and H. Arp DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030134 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (103 KB) | PS (200 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An efficient shock-capturing central-type scheme for multidimensional relativistic flows - II. Magnetohydrodynamics     p. 397 L. Del Zanna, N. Bucciantini, and P. Londrillo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021641 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (703 KB) | PS (6.07 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

GRB afterglow light curves from uniform and non-uniform jets     p. 415 D. M. Wei, and Z. P. Jin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030007 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (333 KB) | PS (152 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The nature of arms in spiral galaxies - II. The sample     p. 421 M. S. del Río, and J. Cepa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021716 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (233 KB) | PS (131 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The effects of binaries on the evolution of UV spectral features in massive starbursts     p. 429 H. Belkus, J. Van Bever, D. Vanbeveren, and W. van Rensbergen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030037 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.67 MB) | PS (1.72 MB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evolution of the X-ray spectrum in the flare model  of Active Galactic Nuclei     p. 437 S. Collin, S. Coupé, A.-M. Dumont, P.-O. Petrucci, and A. Różańska DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030063 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.00 MB) | PS (101 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Introducing GOLDMine: A new galaxy database on the WEB     p. 451 G. Gavazzi, A. Boselli, A. Donati, P. Franzetti, and M. Scodeggio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030026 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (290 KB) | PS (142 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Location of H2O maser in the double-nuclei system of NGC 6240     p. 457 Y. Hagiwara, P. J. Diamond, and M. Miyoshi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021897 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (208 KB) | PS (138 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Deep images of cluster radio halos     p. 465 M. Bacchi, L. Feretti, G. Giovannini, and F. Govoni DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030044 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.03 MB) | PS (1.10 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The BL Lacertae objects OQ 530 and S5 0716+714 - Simultaneous observations in the X-rays, radio, optical and TeV bands     p. 477 G. Tagliaferri et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021916 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (411 KB) | PS (188 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Optical variability of the BL Lacertae object GC 0109+224 - Multiband behaviour and time scales from a 7-years monitoring campaign     p. 487 S. Ciprini, G. Tosti, C. M. Raiteri, M. Villata, M. A. Ibrahimov, G. Nucciarelli, and L. Lanteri DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030045 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.48 MB) | PS (768 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Are the hosts of gamma-ray bursts sub-luminous and blue galaxies?     p. 499 E. Le Floc'h et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030001 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.95 MB) | PS (1.50 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectroscopy of planetary nebulae in M 33     p. 511 L. Magrini, M. Perinotto, R. L. M. Corradi, and A. Mampaso DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030031 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (995 KB) | PS (1.14 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An XMM-Newton observation of the globular cluster Omega Centauri     p. 521 B. Gendre, D. Barret, and N. A. Webb DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021845 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.15 MB) | PS (101 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New infrared star clusters in the southern Milky Way with 2MASS     p. 533 C. M. Dutra, E. Bica, J. Soares, and B. Barbuy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030005 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (266 KB) | PS (230 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The open cluster distance scale - A new empirical approach     p. 541 S. M. Percival, M. Salaris, and D. Kilkenny DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030092 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (370 KB) | PS (196 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectral modeling of the three spectral states of the Galactic microquasar GRS 1915+105     p. 553 M. A. Sobolewska, and P. T. Życki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030020 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (188 KB) | PS (99.0 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A layered edge-on circumstellar disk around HK Tau B     p. 559 G. Duchêne, F. Ménard, K. Stapelfeldt, and G. Duvert DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021906 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (176 KB) | PS (117 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Fine-structure in the nonthermal X-ray emission of SNR RX J1713.7-3946 revealed by Chandra     p. 567 Y. Uchiyama, F. A. Aharonian, and T. Takahashi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021824 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.78 MB) | PS (2.56 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mid-IR observations of small stellar clusters surrounding Herbig AeBe stars     p. 575 E. Habart, L Testi, A. Natta, and L. Vanzi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021833 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (287 KB) | PS (138 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Moment equations for chemical reactions on interstellar dust grains     p. 585 A. Lipshtat, and O. Biham DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021902 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (423 KB) | PS (687 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

More on the pulsation period of the cool component in the symbiotic binary AG Dra     p. 595 M. Friedjung, R. Gális, L. Hric, and K. Petrík DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030041 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (293 KB) | PS (1.17 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

NRPs and circumstellar activity in HD 127972     p. 599 R. S. Levenhagen, N. V. Leister, J. Zorec, E. Janot-Pacheco, A. M. Hubert, and M. Floquet DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030068 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.92 MB) | PS (1.35 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Observational survey of the puzzling star HD 179821: Photometric variations and period analysis     p. 613 H. Le Coroller, A. Lèbre, D. Gillet, and E. Chapellier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030076 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (243 KB) | PS (171 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectroscopic and photometric observations of the short-period RS CVn-type star CG Cyg     p. 623 D. P. Kjurkchieva, D. V. Marchev, and W. Ogloza DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030040 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (683 KB) | PS (202 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Burst-properties as a function of mass accretion rate in GX 3+1     p. 633 P. R. den Hartog, J. J. M in 't Zand, E. Kuulkers, R. Cornelisse, J. Heise, A. Bazzano, M. Cocchi, L. Natalucci, and P. Ubertini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030038 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (381 KB) | PS (174 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Simultaneous BeppoSAX and Rossi X-ray timing explorer observations of 4U 1812–12     p. 643 D. Barret, J. F. Olive, and T. Oosterbroek DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030011 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (303 KB) | PS (127 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A period investigation of the overcontact binary system V417 Aquilae     p. 649 Qian Shengbang DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030018 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (174 KB) | PS (112 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near IR spectroscopy of the X-ray binary Circinus X-1     p. 655 J. S. Clark, P. A. Charles, W. I. Clarkson, and M. J. Coe DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030017 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (223 KB) | PS (128 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Long-term monitoring of active stars - X. Photometry collected in 1994     p. 659 G. Cutispoto, S. Messina, and M. Rodonò DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021900 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (496 KB) | PS (246 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Chandra-LETGS X-ray observation of α Centauri: A nearby (G2V + K1V) binary system     p. 671 A. J. J. Raassen, J.-U. Ness, R. Mewe, R. L. J. van der Meer, V. Burwitz, and J. S. Kaastra DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021899 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (411 KB) | PS (188 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

ISO-SWS calibration and the accurate modelling of cool-star atmospheres - II. General results     p. 679 L. Decin, B. Vandenbussche, C. Waelkens, K. Eriksson, B. Gustafsson, B. Plez, A. J. Sauval, and K. Hinkle DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021793 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.17 MB) | PS (998 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

ISO-SWS calibration and the accurate modelling of cool-star atmospheres - III. A0 to G2 stars     p. 695 L. Decin, B. Vandenbussche, C. Waelkens, K. Eriksson, B. Gustafsson, B. Plez, and A. J. Sauval DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021790 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.00 MB) | PS (317 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

ISO-SWS calibration and the accurate modelling of cool-star atmospheres - IV. G9 to M2 stars     p. 709 L. Decin, B. Vandenbussche, C. Waelkens, G. Decin, K. Eriksson, B. Gustafsson, B. Plez, and A. J. Sauval DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021786 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.85 MB) | PS (2.13 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Suprathermal proton and α-particle bursts (E/q = 6.5–225 keV/e) observed by the WIND-, ACE- and IMP8–S/C during depressions of the interplanetary magnetic field     p. 729 E. Kirsch, and U. Mall DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021835 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.96 MB) | PS (3.53 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The EUV helium spectrum in the quiet Sun: A by-product of coronal emission?     p. 737 V. Andretta, G. Del Zanna, and S. D. Jordan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021893 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (790 KB) | PS (2.83 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Metric observations of transient, quasi-periodic radio emission from the solar corona in association with a “halo” CME and an “EIT wave” event     p. 753 R. Ramesh, C. Kathiravan, A. Satya Narayanan, and E. Ebenezer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030019 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (716 KB) | PS (849 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The association of transequatorial loops in the solar corona with coronal mass ejection onset     p. 759 A. Glover, L. K. Harra, S. A. Matthews, and C. A. Foley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021886 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (628 KB) | PS (1.32 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Kinetic simulations of the solar wind from the subsonic to the supersonic regime     p. 769 S. Landi, and F. Pantellini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021822 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (376 KB) | PS (187 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The soft X-ray characteristics of solar flares, both with and without associated CMEs     p. 779 H. R. M. Kay, L. K. Harra, S. A. Matthews, J. L. Culhane, and L. M. Green DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030095 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (185 KB) | PS (95.5 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Expressions for precession consistent with the IAU 2000A model - Considerations about the ecliptic and the Earth Orientation Parameters     p. 785 P. Bretagnon, A. Fienga, and J.-L. Simon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021912 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (146 KB) | PS (94.4 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stark broadening of spectral lines of multicharged ions of astrophysical interest. XXIII. Be III     p. 791 M. S. Dimitrijević, M. Dačić, Z. Cvetković, and S. Sahal-Bréchot DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021904 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (99.5 KB) | PS (66.8 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On marginally resolved objects in optical interferometry     p. 795 R. Lachaume DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030072 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (235 KB) | PS (213 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service