Proper motions and velocity asymmetries in the RW Aur jet     p. L1 L. López-Martín, S. Cabrit, and C. Dougados DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030758 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (242 KB) | PS (318 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Quantum Molecular Dynamics calculations of radiative opacities     p. L5 S. Mazevet, L. A. Collins, N. H. Magee, J. D. Kress, and J. J. Keady DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030759 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (140 KB) | PS (316 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Blowing up warped disks     p. L11 V. Icke DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030729 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (623 KB) | PS (1.97 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Using globular clusters to test gravity in the weak acceleration regime     p. L15 R. Scarpa, G. Marconi, and R. Gilmozzi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030762 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (98.0 KB) | PS (223 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The provisional DENIS I-band catalog of galaxies revisited     p. 1 G. Paturel, C. Petit, J. Rousseau, and I. Vauglin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030535 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.06 MB) | PS (183 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A new catalogue of ISM content of normal galaxies     p. 5 D. Bettoni, G. Galletta, and S. García-Burillo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030557 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (337 KB) | PS (305 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The POINT-AGAPE survey: 4 high signal-to-noise microlensing candidates detected towards M 31     p. 15 S. Paulin-Henriksson et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030519 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.88 MB) | PS (368 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Modelling the nova rate in galaxies     p. 23 F. Matteucci, A. Renda, A. Pipino, and M. Della Valle DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030520 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (150 KB) | PS (64.4 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Galaxy interactions – poor starburst triggers - III. A study of a complete sample of interacting galaxies     p. 31 N. Bergvall, E. Laurikainen, and S. Aalto DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030542 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (572 KB) | PS (392 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The spatial clustering of radio sources in NVSS and FIRST; implications for galaxy clustering evolution     p. 53 R. A. Overzier, H. J. A. Röttgering, R. B. Rengelink, and R. J. Wilman DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030527 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.20 MB) | PS (1.02 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Slow evolution of elliptical galaxies induced by dynamical friction - I. Capture of a system of satellites     p. 73 G. Bertin, T. Liseikina, and F. Pegoraro DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030596 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.06 MB) | PS (369 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An Hα study of the kinematics of NGC 3627     p. 89 L. Chemin, V. Cayatte, C. Balkowski, M. Marcelin, P. Amram, W. van Driel, and H. Flores DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030590 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (745 KB) | PS (1.00 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A search for Low Surface Brightness galaxies in the near-infrared - I. Selection of the sample     p. 99 D. Monnier Ragaigne, W. van Driel, S. E. Schneider, T. H. Jarrett, and C. Balkowski DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030585 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (305 KB) | PS (146 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

OB stellar associations in the Large Magellanic Cloud: Survey of young stellar systems     p. 111 D. Gouliermis, M. Kontizas, E. Kontizas, and R. Korakitis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030483 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (597 KB) | PS (280 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Pixel lensing observations towards globular clusters     p. 125 V. F. Cardone, and M. Cantiello DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030607 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (103 KB) | PS (66.3 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Hot HB stars in globular clusters – Physical parameters and consequences for theory - VI. The second parameter pair M 3 and M 13     p. 135 S. Moehler, W. B. Landsman, A. V. Sweigart, and F. Grundahl DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030622 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (712 KB) | PS (562 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Further identification of ROSAT all-sky survey sources in Orion     p. 149 A. Frasca, J. M. Alcalá, E. Covino, S. Catalano, E. Marilli, and R. Paladino DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030644 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.06 MB) | PS (778 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Ionization structure in the winds of B[e] supergiants - I. Ionization equilibrium calculations in a H plus He wind     p. 165 M. Kraus, and H. J. G. L. M. Lamers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030518 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (386 KB) | PS (326 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A VLT spectroscopic study of the ultracompact H II region G29.96-0.02     p. 175 N. L. Martín-Hernández, A. Bik, L. Kaper, A. G. G. M. Tielens, and M. M. Hanson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030631 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (647 KB) | PS (238 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

3D radiation hydrodynamics: Interacting photo-evaporating clumps     p. 189 A. J. Lim, and G. Mellema DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030583 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (777 KB) | PS (499 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Long-term X-ray activity of the ultra-compact binary 4U 1820–30     p. 199 V. Šimon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030514 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (955 KB) | PS (896 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A search for planets in the metal-enriched binary HD 219542     p. 207 S. Desidera, R. G. Gratton, M. Endl, M. Barbieri, R. U. Claudi, R. Cosentino, S. Lucatello, F. Marzari, and S. Scuderi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030531 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (501 KB) | PS (247 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The magnetic field of the Lyrae system: Orbital and longer time-scale variability     p. 223 F. Leone, S. I. Plachinda, G. Umana, C. Trigilio, and M. Skulsky DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030550 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (72.5 KB) | PS (38.4 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: The circumstellar structure of the Be shell star ϕ Persei - II. Modeling     p. 227 W. Hummel, and S. Štefl DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030572 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.58 MB) | PS (316 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Search for A–F Spectral type pulsating components in Algol-type eclipsing binary systems     p. 231 S.-L. Kim, J. W. Lee, S.-G. Kwon, J.-H. Youn, D. E. Mkrtichian, and C. Kim DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030630 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (479 KB) | PS (205 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Physical changes during Z-track movement in Sco X-1 on the flaring branch     p. 237 R. Barnard, M. J. Church, and M. Bałucińska-Church DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030539 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (403 KB) | PS (198 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New results on GP Com     p. 249 L. Morales-Rueda, T. R. Marsh, D. Steeghs, E. Unda-Sanzana, J. H. Wood, and R. C. North DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030552 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (698 KB) | PS (546 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the performance of GAIA on photometry of eclipsing binaries: The case of four near-contact and contact systems     p. 263 P. G. Niarchos, and V. N. Manimanis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030597 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (100 KB) | PS (76.2 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

IRAS 08544–4431: A new post-AGB star in a binary system surrounded by a dusty disc     p. 271 T. Maas, H. Van Winckel, T. Lloyd Evans, L.-Å. Nyman, D. Kilkenny, P. Martinez, F. Marang, and F. van Wyk DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030613 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (394 KB) | PS (698 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Long-term X-ray variability of the microquasar system LS 5039/RX J1826.2-1450     p. 285 P. Reig, M. Ribó, J. M. Paredes, and J. Martí DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030674 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (118 KB) | PS (72.0 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamics of magnetic flux tubes in close binary stars - I. Equilibrium and stability properties     p. 291 V. Holzwarth, and M. Schüssler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030582 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.25 MB) | PS (524 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamics of magnetic flux tubes in close binary stars - II. Nonlinear evolution and surface distributions     p. 303 V. Holzwarth, and M. Schüssler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030584 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (849 KB) | PS (446 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Interpretation of a complex CME event: Coupling of scales in multiple flux systems     p. 313 D. Maia, G. Aulanier, S. J. Wang, M. Pick, J.-M. Malherbe, and J.-P. Delaboudinière DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030359 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.50 MB) | PS (29.1 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A regularization approach for the analysis of RHESSI X-ray spectra     p. 325 A. M. Massone, M. Piana, A. Conway, and B. Eves DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030569 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (206 KB) | PS (97.8 KB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Imaging spectroscopy of solar pores     p. 331 J. Hirzberger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030595 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.16 MB) | PS (6.82 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Searching for helium in the exosphere of HD 209458b     p. 341 C. Moutou, A. Coustenis, J. Schneider, D. Queloz, and M. Mayor DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030656 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (455 KB) | PS (172 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Systematic effects in the measurement of polarization by the PLANCK telescope     p. 349 G. Franco, P. Fosalba, and J. A. Tauber DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030467 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.21 MB) | PS (1.05 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Two-site simultaneous observations of solar-like stellar oscillations in radial velocities with a Fabry-Pérot calibration system     p. 367 J.-L. Bertaux, J. Schmitt, J.-C. Lebrun, F. Bouchy, and S.  Guibert DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030510 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (543 KB) | PS (300 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service