Unequal-mass galaxy merger remnants: Spiral-like morphology but elliptical-like kinematics     p. L27 F. Bournaud, F. Combes, and C. J. Jog DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040114 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (291 KB) | PS (597 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Flux-limited strong gravitational lensing and dark energy     p. 387 D.-M. Chen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040049 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (169 KB) | PS (73.7 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The origin of H I-deficiency in galaxies on the outskirts of the Virgo cluster - II. Companions and uncertainties in distances and deficiencies     p. 393 T. Sanchis, G. A. Mamon, E. Salvador-Solé, and J. M. Solanes DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034158 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (766 KB) | PS (397 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Do arcs require flat halo cusps?     p. 413 M. Bartelmann, and M. Meneghetti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035763 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (479 KB) | PS (783 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Colliding molecular clouds in head-on galaxy collisions     p. 419 J. Braine, U. Lisenfeld, P.-A. Duc, E. Brinks, V. Charmandaris, and S. Leon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035732 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (681 KB) | PS (898 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Further clues to the nature of composite LINER/H II galaxies     p. 429 M. E. Filho, F. Fraternali, S. Markoff, N. M. Nagar, P. D. Barthel, L. C. Ho, and F. Yuan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034486 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (326 KB) | PS (193 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Fornax compact object survey FCOS: On the nature of Ultra Compact Dwarf galaxies     p. 445 S. Mieske, M. Hilker, and L. Infante DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035723 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (431 KB) | PS (218 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton observations of the BL Lac MS 0205.7+3509: A dense, low-metallicity absorber     p. 459 D. Watson, B. McBreen, L. Hanlon, J. N. Reeves, N. Smith, E. Perlman, J. Stocke, and T. A. Rector DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034524 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (276 KB) | PS (501 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The relation between AGN hard X-ray emission and mid-infrared continuum from ISO spectra: Scatter and unification aspects     p. 465 D. Lutz, R. Maiolino, H. W. W. Spoon, and A. F. M. Moorwood DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035838 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (228 KB) | PS (480 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The metallicity-luminosity relation at medium redshift based on faint CADIS emission line galaxies     p. 475 C. Maier, K. Meisenheimer, and H. Hippelein DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035795 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (346 KB) | PS (196 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Bimodal distribution of the autocorrelation function in gamma-ray bursts     p. 487 L. Borgonovo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034567 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (459 KB) | PS (927 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The peculiar galaxy IC 1182: An ongoing merger?     p. 495 M. Moles, D. Bettoni, G. Fasano, P. Kjærgaard, J. Varela, and B. Milvang-Jensen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034295 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (799 KB) | PS (1.08 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A Chandra observation of the old open cluster M 67     p. 509 M. van den Berg, G. Tagliaferri, T. Belloni, and F. Verbunt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031642 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (774 KB) | PS (894 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The star cluster Collinder 232 in the Carina complex and its relation to Trumpler 14/16     p. 525 G. Carraro, M. Romaniello, P. Ventura, and F. Patat DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034335 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.09 MB) | PS (604 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Membership, rotation, and lithium abundances in the open clusters NGC 2451 A and B     p. 539 M. Hünsch, S. Randich, M. Hempel, C. Weidner, and J. H. M. M. Schmitt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040043 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (241 KB) | PS (203 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the correlation of elemental abundances with kinematics among galactic disk stars     p. 551 T. V. Mishenina, C. Soubiran, V. V. Kovtyukh, and S. A. Korotin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034454 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (369 KB) | PS (251 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The giant pillars of the Carina Nebula     p. 563 J. M. Rathborne, K. J. Brooks, M. G. Burton, M. Cohen, and S. Bontemps DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031631 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.15 MB) | PS (5.19 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Evidence for wind and accretion in the Herbig Be star HD 100546 from FUSE observations     p. 577 M. Deleuil, A. Lecavelier des Etangs, J.-C. Bouret, A. Roberge, A. Vidal-Madjar, C. Martin, P. D. Feldman, and R. Ferlet DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035598 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (455 KB) | PS (152 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A three-dimensional model for the radio emission of magnetic chemically peculiar stars     p. 593 C. Trigilio, P. Leto, G. Umana, F. Leone, and C. S. Buemi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040060 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (478 KB) | PS (9.46 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The circumstellar environment of IRAS 16293–2422 - ISO–LWS and SCUBA observations     p. 607 J. C. Correia, M. Griffin, and P. Saraceno DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040056 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.49 MB) | PS (1.26 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The properties of outbursts and long-term activity of the soft X-ray transient 4U 1608–52 (QX Nor)     p. 617 V. Šimon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040037 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (746 KB) | PS (549 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton and VLT observations of the isolated neutron star 1E 1207.4–5209     p. 625 A. De Luca, S. Mereghetti, P. A. Caraveo, M. Moroni, R. P. Mignani, and G. F. Bignami DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031781 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (531 KB) | PS (1.49 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Maximum mass-loss rates of line-driven winds of massive stars: The effect of rotation and an application to Carinae     p. 639 C. Aerts, H. J. G. L. M. Lamers, and G. Molenberghs DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040090 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (228 KB) | PS (101 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Pulsar birthrate set by cosmic-ray positron observations     p. 649 C. Grimani DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040044 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (123 KB) | PS (57.2 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

BeppoSAX observations of the accretion-powered X-ray pulsar SMC X-1     p. 655 S. Naik, and B. Paul DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040048 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (244 KB) | PS (107 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mid-infrared observations of young stellar objects in the vicinity of σ Orionis     p. 663 J. M. Oliveira, and J. Th. van Loon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034518 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (472 KB) | PS (248 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Interferometric observations of the supergiant stars α Orionis and α Herculis with FLUOR at IOTA     p. 675 G. Perrin, S. T. Ridgway, V. Coudé du Foresto, B. Mennesson, W. A. Traub, and M. G. Lacasse DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040052 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (507 KB) | PS (1.46 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

X-ray emission from a metal depleted accretion shock onto the classical T Tauri star TW Hya     p. 687 B. Stelzer, and J. H. M. M. Schmitt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040041 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (365 KB) | PS (284 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the spin evolution of neutron stars in pre-low-mass X-ray binaries     p. 699 S. B. Popov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035695 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (94.4 KB) | PS (42.1 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Nitrogen abundances in planet-harbouring stars     p. 703 A. Ecuvillon, G. Israelian, N. C. Santos, M. Mayor, R. J. García López, and S. Randich DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035717 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (400 KB) | PS (148 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Non-thermal radio emission from single hot stars     p. 717 S. Van Loo, M. C. Runacres, and R. Blomme DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034480 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (811 KB) | PS (202 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photospheric and stellar wind variability in ϵ Ori (B0 Ia)     p. 727 R. K. Prinja, Th. Rivinius, O. Stahl, A. Kaufer, B. H. Foing, J. Cami, and S. Orlando DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035638 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.20 MB) | PS (2.06 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Flare observation of the Sun as a star by SUMER/SOHO in the hydrogen Lyman continuum     p. 737 P. Lemaire, P. Gouttebroze, J.-C. Vial, W. Curdt, U. Schühle, and K. Wilhelm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034405 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.02 MB) | PS (691 KB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near Earth Asteroid search and follow-up beyond 22nd magnitude - A pilot program with ESO telescopes     p. 743 A. Boattini et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034428 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (127 KB) | PS (50.7 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Model of the ablation of faint meteors     p. 751 M. D. Campbell-Brown, and D. Koschny DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041001-1 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (413 KB) | PS (184 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A note on the horseshoe confinement model: The Poynting-Robertson effect     p. 759 S. M. Giuliatti Winter, O. C. Winter, and A. H. F. Guimarães DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040038 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.54 MB) | PS (2.99 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stark widths of faint Si II lines     p. 765 A. Lesage, and R. Redon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035585 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (111 KB) | PS (46.4 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Analysis of spectro-imaging data using the Karhunen-Loève expansion: Application to NGC 7027 in the infrared     p. 771 D. Mékarnia, A. Bijaoui, C. Delle Luche, and J. P. Maillard DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040055 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.58 MB) | PS (998 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stellar differential rotation and inclination angle from spectro-interferometry     p. 781 A. Domiciano de Souza, J. Zorec, S. Jankov, F. Vakili, L. Abe , and E. Janot-Pacheco DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040051 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (891 KB) | PS (1.64 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service