Free access Inelastic H+Li and H-+Li+ collisions and non-LTE Li I line formation in stellar atmospheres    p. L1 P. S. Barklem, A. K. Belyaev and M. Asplund DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031199 Abstract Full HTML PDF (98.4 KB) PS (230 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access New search strategy for high z intervening absorbers: GRB 021004, a pilot study    p. L5 P. M. Vreeswijk, P. Møller and J. P. U. Fynbo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031237 Abstract Full HTML PDF (164 KB) PS (255 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Gamma-ray bursts and X-ray melting of material to form chondrules and planets    p. L9 P. Duggan, B. McBreen, A. J. Carr, E. Winston, G. Vaughan, L. Hanlon, S. McBreen, L. Metcalfe, Å. Kvick and A. E. Terry DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031238 Abstract Full HTML PDF (945 KB) PS (1.46 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Rotational brightness variations in Trans-Neptunian Object 50000 Quaoar    p. L13 J. L. Ortiz, P. J. Gutiérrez, A. Sota, V. Casanova and V. R. Teixeira DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031253 Abstract Full HTML PDF (248 KB) PS (352 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Statistical characterisation of full-disk EUV/XUV solar irradiance and correlation with solar activity    p. L17 J. Greenhough, S. C. Chapman, R. O. Dendy, V. M. Nakariakov and G. Rowlands DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031292 Abstract Full HTML PDF (107 KB) PS (240 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Interferometric observations of FeO towards Sagittarius B2    p. L21 R. S. Furuya, C. M. Walmsley, K. Nakanishi, P. Schilke and R. Bachiller DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031304 Abstract Full HTML PDF (145 KB) PS (610 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Measuring Ω0 with higher-order quasar-galaxy correlations induced by weak lensing    p. 411 B. Ménard, M. Bartelmann and Y. Mellier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031095 Abstract Full HTML PDF (177 KB) PS (96.0 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Beam deconvolution in noisy CMB maps    p. 423 C. Burigana and D. Sáez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031038 Abstract Full HTML PDF (782 KB) PS (346 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Multi-object spectroscopy of low redshift EIS clusters. II    p. 439 L. F. Olsen, L. Hansen, H. E. Jørgensen, C. Benoist, L. da Costa and M. Scodeggio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031078 Abstract Full HTML PDF (275 KB) PS (104 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Arc statistics in cosmological models with dark energy    p. 449 M. Bartelmann, M. Meneghetti, F. Perrotta, C. Baccigalupi and L. Moscardini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031158 Abstract Full HTML PDF (156 KB) PS (100 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The detection of stellar velocity dispersion drops in the central regions of five isolated Seyfert spirals    p. 459 I. Márquez, J. Masegosa, F. Durret, R. M. González Delgado, M. Moles, J. Maza, E. Pérez and M. Roth DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031059 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.19 MB) PS (1.24 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Numerical simulations of central stellar velocity dispersion drops in disc galaxies    p. 469 H. Wozniak, F. Combes, E. Emsellem and D. Friedli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031061 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.16 MB) PS (1.15 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Near-infrared color evolution of LMC clusters    p. 479 J.-M. Kyeong, M.-J. Tseng and Y.-I. Byun DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031136 Abstract Full HTML PDF (458 KB) PS (232 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Evidence for a large stellar bar in the Low Surface Brightness galaxy UGC 7321    p. 485 M. Pohlen, M. Balcells, R. Lütticke and R.-J. Dettmar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031091 Abstract Full HTML PDF (489 KB) PS (175 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The faint Cepheids of the Small Magellanic Cloud: An evolutionary selection effect?    p. 491 D. Cordier, M. J. Goupil and Y. Lebreton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031185 Abstract Full HTML PDF (675 KB) PS (281 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the location and composition of the dust in the MCG–6-30-15 warm absorber    p. 503 D. R. Ballantyne, J. C. Weingartner and N. Murray DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031166 Abstract Full HTML PDF (136 KB) PS (117 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Using spectroscopic data to disentangle stellar population properties    p. 511 N. Cardiel, J. Gorgas, P. Sánchez-Blázquez, A. J. Cenarro, S. Pedraz, G. Bruzual and J. Klement DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031096 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.67 MB) PS (270 KB) References Online Material NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A synthetic view on structure and evolution of the Milky Way    p. 523 A. C. Robin, C. Reylé, S. Derrière and S. Picaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031117 Abstract Full HTML PDF (917 KB) PS (262 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access IC 2395 and BH 47: Only one open cluster in the Vela constellation    p. 541 J. J. Clariá, E. Lapasset, A. E. Piatti and A. V. Ahumada DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031121 Abstract Full HTML PDF (600 KB) PS (326 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access CN variations in NGC 7006    p. 553 D. Harbeck, G. H. Smith and E. K. Grebel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031174 Abstract Full HTML PDF (175 KB) PS (83.2 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Variation of cosmic ray injection across supernova shocks    p. 563 H. J. Völk, E. G. Berezhko and L. T. Ksenofontov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031082 Abstract Full HTML PDF (132 KB) PS (75.4 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Detection of an orbiting gas disk in the Red Rectangle    p. 573 V. Bujarrabal, R. Neri, J. Alcolea and C. Kahane DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030981 Abstract Full HTML PDF (243 KB) PS (193 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The imprint of Gould's Belt on the local cosmic-ray electron spectrum    p. 581 M. Pohl, C. Perrot, I. Grenier and S. Digel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030823 Abstract Full HTML PDF (148 KB) PS (89.8 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The physical structure of high-mass star-forming cores    p. 589 J. Hatchell and F. F. S. van der Tak DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031106 Abstract Full HTML PDF (588 KB) PS (537 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Abundances of planetary nebulae NGC 40 and NGC 6153    p. 599 S. R. Pottasch, J. Bernard-Salas, D. A. Beintema and W. A. Feibelman DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031122 Abstract Full HTML PDF (108 KB) PS (62.4 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Disentangling discrepancies between stellar evolution theory and sub-solar mass stars - The influence of the mixing length parameter for the UV Psc binary    p. 611 E. Lastennet, J. Fernandes, D. Valls-Gabaud and E. Oblak DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031114 Abstract Full HTML PDF (232 KB) PS (435 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Probing AGB nucleosynthesis via accurate Planetary Nebula abundances    p. 619 P. Marigo, J. Bernard-Salas, S. R. Pottasch, A. G. G. M. Tielens and P. R. Wesselius DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030953 Abstract Full HTML PDF (430 KB) PS (190 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The braking indices in pulsar emission models    p. 641 F. Wu, R. X. Xu and J. Gil DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031188 Abstract Full HTML PDF (282 KB) PS (236 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Spectroscopy of the double-lined dwarf nova AT Ara    p. 647 A. Bruch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031041 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.97 MB) PS (2.62 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A peculiar type-I X-ray burst from GRS 1747-312    p. 659 J. J. M. in 't Zand, T. E. Strohmayer, C. B. Markwardt and J. Swank DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031042 Abstract Full HTML PDF (174 KB) PS (94.8 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Using spectroscopic analysis of unclassified supergiants to investigate massive stars in transition - II. The superluminous HD 327083    p. 665 M. A. D. Machado and F. X. de Araújo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031159 Abstract Full HTML PDF (392 KB) PS (161 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Tidal perturbations of linear, isentropic oscillations in components of circular-orbit close binaries - II. Validity of the perturbation method applied to equilibrium tides    p. 677 K. Reyniers and P. Smeyers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031098 Abstract Full HTML PDF (206 KB) PS (119 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Modeling dissimilar components of the eclipsing binary EK Cep: - Does the primary star have a rapidly rotating core?    p. 689 M. Yıldız DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031118 Abstract Full HTML PDF (188 KB) PS (110 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Do X-ray binary spectral state transition luminosities vary?    p. 697 T. J. Maccarone DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031146 Abstract Full HTML PDF (92.6 KB) PS (55.0 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The spectrum of the roAp star HD 101065 (Przybylski's star) in the Li I 6708 Å spectral region    p. 707 A. V. Shavrina, N. S. Polosukhina, Ya. V. Pavlenko, A. V. Yushchenko, P. Quinet, M. Hack, P. North, V. F. Gopka, J. Zverko, J. Žhižnovský and A. Veles DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031132 Abstract Full HTML PDF (151 KB) PS (237 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Mass-loss from dusty, low outflow-velocity AGB stars - I. Wind structure and mass-loss rates    p. 715 J. M. Winters, T. Le Bertre, K. S. Jeong, L.-Å. Nyman and N. Epchtein DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031110 Abstract Full HTML PDF (741 KB) PS (483 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The formation of helium lines in the spectrum of COM J1740-5340    p. 737 L. B. Lucy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031175 Abstract Full HTML PDF (137 KB) PS (94.0 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Warm thick target solar γ-ray source revisited    p. 745 A. L. MacKinnon and M. P. Toner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030943 Abstract Full HTML PDF (145 KB) PS (190 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A study of the unification of quiet-Sun transient-event phenomena    p. 755 R. A. Harrison, L. K. Harra, A. Brković and C. E. Parnell DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031072 Abstract Full HTML PDF (180 KB) PS (146 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Laboratory photometry of planetary regolith analogs - I. Effects of grain and packing properties on opposition effect    p. 765 S. Kaasalainen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031145 Abstract Full HTML PDF (899 KB) PS (758 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Measurement of Stark parameters of HeII Pα, Pβ and Pγ spectral lines    p. 771 F. Rodríguez, J. A. Aparicio, V. R. González, J. A. del Val and S. Mar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031133 Abstract Full HTML PDF (183 KB) PS (546 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Determination of the plasma recombination rate coefficient    p. 781 M. Fogle, N. R. Badnell, N. Eklöw, T. Mohamed and R. Schuch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031100 Abstract Full HTML PDF (469 KB) PS (1.16 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Confusion in interferometer observations    p. 787 V. S. Artyukh DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031180 Abstract Full HTML PDF (83.7 KB) PS (75.2 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access High spatial resolution capabilities of Doppler measurements with the Pic du Midi MSDP spectrograph    p. 793 Th. Roudier, J. M. Malherbe, P. Mein, R. Muller, C. Coutard, M. Lafon and F. Grimaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031077 Abstract Full HTML PDF (423 KB) PS (452 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service