The case against the progenitor's carbon-to-oxygen ratio as a source of peak luminosity variations in type Ia supernovae     p. L1 F. K. Röpke, and W. Hillebrandt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040135 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (514 KB) | PS (1.18 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An R-type asteroid within near-Earth objects?     p. L5 S. Marchi, M. Lazzarin, and S. Magrin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040147 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (222 KB) | PS (304 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The structure and radiation spectra of illuminated accretion disks in AGN - II. Flare/spot model of X-ray variability     p. 1 B. Czerny, A. Różańska, M. Dovčiak, V. Karas, and A.-M. Dumont DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035741 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.26 MB) | PS (201 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Outflows and accretion in a star-disc system with stellar magnetosphere and disc dynamo     p. 17 B. von Rekowski, and A. Brandenburg DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034065 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.67 MB) | PS (1.47 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Scattering in the vicinity of relativistic jets: A method for constraining jet parameters     p. 33 C. K. Cramphorn, S. Yu. Sazonov, and R. A. Sunyaev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041140 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (605 KB) | PS (281 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Separating the kinetic Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect from primary cosmic microwave background fluctuations     p. 49 O. Forni, and N. Aghanim DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034110 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (508 KB) | PS (252 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Detection of X-ray clusters of galaxies by matching RASS photons and SDSS galaxies within GAVO     p. 61 P. Schuecker, H. Böhringer, and W. Voges DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035597 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.30 MB) | PS (3.31 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

GaBoDS: The Garching-Bonn Deep Survey - II. Confirmation of EIS cluster candidates by weak gravitational lensing     p. 75 M. Schirmer, T. Erben, P. Schneider, C. Wolf, and K. Meisenheimer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041072 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.34 MB) | PS (2.16 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The XMM-Newton and BeppoSAX view of the Ultra Luminous Infrared Galaxy MKN 231     p. 79 V. Braito et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040061 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (342 KB) | PS (148 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

SED, age distribution and evolutionary history of M 33     p. 89 J. Li, J. Ma, X. Zhou, Z. Jiang, Y. Yang, and J. Chen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040102 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (360 KB) | PS (137 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Tully-Fisher relation at intermediate redshift     p. 97 A. Böhm, B. L. Ziegler, R. P. Saglia, R. Bender, K. J. Fricke, A. Gabasch, J. Heidt, D. Mehlert, S. Noll, and S. Seitz DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034256 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (645 KB) | PS (288 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The magnetic field along the jets of NGC 4258 - as deduced from high frequency radio observations     p. 115 M. Krause, and A. Löhr DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034165 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (666 KB) | PS (609 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

High-z massive galaxies in the Hubble Deep Field South     p. 125 P. Saracco, M. Longhetti, E. Giallongo, S. Arnouts, S. Cristiani, S. D'Odorico, A. Fontana, M. Nonino, and E. Vanzella DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040101 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (839 KB) | PS (788 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Elemental abundances in the intracluster medium as observed with XMM-Newton     p. 135 T. Tamura, J. S. Kaastra, J. W. A. den Herder, J. A. M. Bleeker, and J. R. Peterson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040103 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (388 KB) | PS (137 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Accurate determination of the mass distribution in spiral galaxies - III. Fabry-Perot imaging spectroscopy of 6 spiral galaxies     p. 147 S. Blais-Ouellette, P. Amram, C. Carignan, and R. Swaters DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034263 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.01 MB) | PS (4.21 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton spectra of hard spectrum Rosat AGN: X-ray absorption and optical reddening     p. 163 F. J. Carrera, M. J. Page, and J. P. D. Mittaz DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035683 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (325 KB) | PS (149 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

IR photometric properties of Red Giants in ω Cen     p. 173 A. Sollima, F. R. Ferraro, L. Origlia, E. Pancino, and M. Bellazzini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035634 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.08 MB) | PS (3.30 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

S4N: A spectroscopic survey of stars in the solar neighborhood - The Nearest 15 pc     p. 183 C. Allende Prieto, P. S. Barklem, D. L. Lambert, and K. Cunha DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035801 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.38 MB) | PS (417 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Galactic orbits of Planetary Nebulae unveil thin and thick disk populations and cast light on interaction with the interstellar medium     p. 207 F. Kerber, R. P. Mignani, E.-M. Pauli, A. Wicenec, and F. Guglielmetti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041178 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (134 KB) | PS (54.3 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

RR Lyrae stars in the outer region of the globular cluster M 3: A shortage of long periods at r ~ 3.5 to 6 arcmin?     p. 213 D. J. Butler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040137 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (82.9 KB) | PS (34.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

OH spectral evolution of oxygen-rich late-type stars     p. 217 S. Etoka, and A. M. Le Squeren DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034305 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (848 KB) | PS (386 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An uncatalogued optical H II region in the outskirts of the Galaxy     p. 225 S. Temporin, and R. Weinberger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041013 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.59 MB) | PS (7.89 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

IR spectroscopic study of olivine, enstatite and diopside irradiated with low energy H+ and He+ ions     p. 233 K. Demyk, L. d'Hendecourt, H. Leroux, A. P. Jones, and J. Borg DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040091 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (975 KB) | PS (1.18 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Anisotropic convection in rotating proto-neutron stars     p. 245 J. A. Miralles, J. A. Pons, and V.  Urpin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035924 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (121 KB) | PS (57.0 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

HS 2333+3927: A new sdB+dM binary with a large reflection effect     p. 251 U. Heber et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041043 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (695 KB) | PS (1.07 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The kinematics of water masers in the stellar molecular outflow source, IRAS 19134+2131     p. 265 H. Imai, M. Morris, R. Sahai, K. Hachisuka, and J. R. Azzollini F. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035664 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (155 KB) | PS (446 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton observations of the dwarf nova YZ Cnc in quiescence     p. 273 P. Hakala, G. Ramsay, P. Wheatley, E. T. Harlaftis, and C. Papadimitriou DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035843 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (464 KB) | PS (247 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

9+ frequencies for V534 Tauri, a δ Scuti variable in the Pleiades - Results of the STEPHI IX campaign     p. 283 Z.-P. Li et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034118 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (767 KB) | PS (1.03 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

MAFAGS-OS: New opacity sampling model atmospheres for A, F and G stars - I. The model and the solar flux     p. 289 F. Grupp DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040971 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.06 MB) | PS (1.24 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

SOHO CDS and SUMER observations of quiescent filaments and their interpretation     p. 307 G. Del Zanna, F. Chiuderi Drago, and S. Parenti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034267 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (627 KB) | PS (648 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Soft X-ray heating of the solar chromosphere during the gradual phase of two solar flares     p. 319 A. Berlicki, and P. Heinzel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035673 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.13 MB) | PS (1.37 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Complexity of magnetic structures: Flares and cycle phase dependence     p. 333 N. Meunier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034044 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (415 KB) | PS (191 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Solar energetic particle event onset as analyzed from simulated data     p. 343 J. Lintunen, and R. Vainio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034247 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (158 KB) | PS (58.1 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The configuration of simple short-duration solar microwave bursts     p. 351 M. R. Kundu, A. Nindos, and V. V. Grechnev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034461 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (449 KB) | PS (199 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Determination of the location and effective angular size of solar flares with a 210 GHz multibeam radiometer     p. 361 T. Lüthi, A. Lüdi, and A. Magun DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035899 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (888 KB) | PS (3.15 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The gas and dust coma of Comet C/1999 H1 (Lee)     p. 371 L.-M. Lara, R. Rodrigo, G. P. Tozzi, H. Boehnhardt, and P. Leisy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034214 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (371 KB) | PS (256 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A study of Trans-Neptunian object 55636 (2002 TX300)     p. 383 J. L. Ortiz et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034507 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (153 KB) | PS (65.2 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dust production and coma morphology of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko during the 2002/2003 apparition - II. A comparative study of dust production in 46P/Wirtanen and 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko during their 2002/2003 apparition     p. 389 M. R. Kidger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035877 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (118 KB) | PS (68.9 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Application of fast CCD drift scanning to speckle imaging of binary stars     p. 397 O. Fors, E. P. Horch, and J. Núñez DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034111 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (359 KB) | PS (208 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service