The manifold spectra and morphologies of EROs     p. L1 A. Cimatti et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031601 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (410 KB) | PS (407 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Global sausage modes of coronal loops     p. L7 V. M. Nakariakov, V. F. Melnikov, and V. E. Reznikova DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031660 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (145 KB) | PS (247 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Confirmation of strong magnetic field amplification and nuclear cosmic ray acceleration in SN 1006     p. L11 E. G. Berezhko, L. T. Ksenofontov, and H. J. Völk DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031667 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (120 KB) | PS (234 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Statistical mechanics and phase diagrams of rotating self-gravitating fermions     p. 1 P. H. Chavanis, and M. Rieutord DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031333 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (472 KB) | PS (250 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Radio emission from cosmic ray air showers - Coherent geosynchrotron radiation     p. 19 T. Huege, and H. Falcke DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031422 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (359 KB) | PS (263 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An alternative to the cosmological “concordance model”     p. 35 A. Blanchard, M. Douspis, M. Rowan-Robinson, and S. Sarkar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031425 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (470 KB) | PS (276 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

HYPERLEDA - I. Identification and designation of galaxies     p. 45 G. Paturel, C. Petit, Ph. Prugniel, G. Theureau, J. Rousseau, M. Brouty, P. Dubois, and L. Cambrésy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031411 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (408 KB) | PS (732 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

HYPERLEDA - II. The homogenized HI data     p. 57 G. Paturel, G. Theureau, L. Bottinelli, L. Gouguenheim, N. Coudreau-Durand, N. Hallet, and C. Petit DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031412 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (3.08 MB) | PS (966 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Star formation in gaseous galaxy halos - VLT-spectroscopy of extraplanar H II-regions in NGC 55     p. 69 R. Tüllmann, M. R. Rosa, T. Elwert, D. J. Bomans, A. M. N. Ferguson, and R.-J. Dettmar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031521 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (102 KB) | PS (4.12 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Study of a strategy for parallax microlensing detection towards the Magellanic Clouds     p. 81 S. Rahvar, M. Moniez, R. Ansari, and O. Perdereau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031379 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (464 KB) | PS (680 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Theoretical isochrones for the Δa photometric system     p. 91 A. Claret, E. Paunzen, and H. M. Maitzen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031426 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (231 KB) | PS (143 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A search for variable stars in Trumpler 24     p. 97 J. N. Fu, C. Sterken, H. W. Duerbeck, and R. E. Mennickent DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034152 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.06 MB) | PS (810 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Does transparent hidden matter generate optical scintillation?     p. 105 M. Moniez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031478 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (440 KB) | PS (1.14 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

UV-photoprocessing of interstellar ice analogs: New infrared spectroscopic results     p. 121 G. M. Muñoz Caro, and W. A. Schutte DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031408 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (397 KB) | PS (170 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Sulphur chemistry in the envelopes of massive young stars     p. 133 F. F. S. van der Tak, A. M. S. Boonman, R. Braakman, and E. F. van Dishoeck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031409 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (514 KB) | PS (369 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An optical and near-infrared exploration of the star formation region in Cygnus surrounding RNO 127     p. 147 T. Movsessian, T. Khanzadyan, T. Magakian, M. D. Smith, and E. Nikogosian DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031429 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.05 MB) | PS (3.81 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Astrochemistry of sub-millimeter sources in Orion - Studying the variations of molecular tracers with changing physical conditions     p. 157 D. Johnstone, A. M. S. Boonman, and E. F. van Dishoeck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031370 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (534 KB) | PS (341 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A massive disk/envelope in shocked H2 emission around an UCHII region     p. 175 M. S. N. Kumar, A. J. L. Fernandes, T. R. Hunter, C. J. Davis, and S. Kurtz DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031417 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (697 KB) | PS (1.33 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dusty ring nebulae around new candidate Luminous Blue Variables     p. 185 J. S. Clark, M. P. Egan, P. A. Crowther, D. R. Mizuno, V. M. Larionov, and A. Arkharov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031372 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.35 MB) | PS (1.37 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mid- to far-infrared spectroscopy of Sharpless 171     p. 199 Y. Okada, T. Onaka, H. Shibai, and Y. Doi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031415 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (414 KB) | PS (434 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Efficiency of convection and Pre-Main Sequence lithium depletion     p. 213 F. D'Antona, and J. Montalbán DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031410 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (197 KB) | PS (117 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

HD 19993 and HD 29035: New bright A-type emission-line stars     p. 219 A. S. Miroshnichenko, A. V. Kusakin, K. S. Bjorkman, N. A. Drake, R. J. Rudy, D. K. Lynch, S. Mazuk, C. C. Venturini, R. C. Puetter, and R. B. Perry DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031416 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (390 KB) | PS (359 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Does GRS 1915+105 exhibit “canonical” black-hole states?     p. 229 P. Reig, T. Belloni, and M. van der Klis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031388 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (209 KB) | PS (103 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A transient variable 6 Hz QPO from GX 339-4     p. 235 E. Nespoli, T. Belloni, J. Homan, J. M. Miller, W. H. G Lewin, M. Méndez, and M. van der Klis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031423 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.13 MB) | PS (334 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The limb-darkening for spherically symmetric NextGen model atmospheres: A–G main-sequence and sub-giant stars     p. 241 A. Claret, and P. H. Hauschildt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031405 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (370 KB) | PS (178 KB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dynamics of the solar active region finestructure     p. 249 B. Bovelet, and E. Wiehr DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031305 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.39 MB) | PS (2.50 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Sensitivity kernels for time-distance inversion based on the Rytov approximation     p. 257 J. M. Jensen, and F. P. Pijpers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031361 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (756 KB) | PS (336 KB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectro-polarimetric observation of the fine structure of a quiescent filament     p. 267 W. G. Zong, Y. H. Tang, C. Fang, P. Mein, N. Mein, and A. A. Xu DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034115 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (754 KB) | PS (1.20 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Effect of anisotropic velocity distribution on the linear polarization of coronal lines - Does the ion cyclotron exist in the inner corona?     p. 271 N.-E. Raouafi, and S. K. Solanki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031407 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (367 KB) | PS (288 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Potential magnetic fields around flux ropes     p. 281 M. Vandas, E. P. Romashets, and S. Watari DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031424 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (817 KB) | PS (671 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)-induced shock formation, propagation and some temporally and spatially developing shock parameters relevant to particle energization     p. 293 B. Tsurutani, S. T. Wu, T. X. Zhang, and M. Dryer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031413 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.66 MB) | PS (4.42 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Compositions of Saturn's rings A, B, and C from high resolution near-infrared spectroscopic observations     p. 305 F. Poulet, D. P. Cruikshank, J. N. Cuzzi, T. L. Roush, and R. G. French DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031123 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (879 KB) | PS (2.78 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service