About diffusivity, radiative viscosity and particle transport     p. 1 G. Alecian, and G. Michaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041259 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (148 KB) | PS (40.3 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Erratum: Alfvén-wave transmission and test-particle acceleration in parallel relativistic shocks     p. 7 R. Vainio, J. J. P. Virtanen, and R. Schlickeiser DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034038e Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (120 KB) | PS (22.8 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The three-point correlation function of cosmic shear - II. Relation to the bispectrum of the projected mass density and generalized third-order aperture measures     p. 9 P. Schneider, M. Kilbinger, and M. Lombardi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20034217 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.87 MB) | PS (2.12 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Two viable quintessence models of the Universe: Confrontation of theoretical predictions with observational data     p. 27 M. Demianski, E. Piedipalumbo, C. Rubano, and C. Tortora DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041508 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (403 KB) | PS (1.46 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Very light jets II: Bipolar large scale simulations in King atmospheres     p. 45 M. Krause DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041191 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.48 MB) | PS (11.8 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extra-planar H I in the starburst galaxy NGC 253     p. 65 R. Boomsma, T. A. Oosterloo, F. Fraternali, J. M. van der Hulst, and R. Sancisi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041715 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.69 MB) | PS (5.16 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Constraints on the star formation history of the Large Magellanic Cloud     p. 73 S. C. Javiel, B. X. Santiago, and L. O. Kerber DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041057 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.66 MB) | PS (580 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Looking for obscured QSOs in the X-ray emitting ERO population     p. 87 P. Severgnini et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041587 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (767 KB) | PS (479 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Simultaneous X-ray and optical spectroscopy of the Seyfert galaxy Mrk 993     p. 97 A. Corral, X. Barcons, F. J. Carrera, M. T. Ceballos, and S. Mateos DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041690 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (380 KB) | PS (160 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An optical time delay for the double gravitational lens system FBQ 0951+2635     p. 103 P. Jakobsson, J. Hjorth, I. Burud, G. Letawe, C. Lidman, and F. Courbin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041432 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (290 KB) | PS (117 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The nature and origin of Seyfert warm absorbers     p. 111 A. J. Blustin, M. J. Page, S. V. Fuerst, G. Branduardi-Raymont, and C. E. Ashton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041775 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (592 KB) | PS (1.49 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Thick disks and halos of spiral galaxies M 81, NGC 55 and NGC 300     p. 127 N. A. Tikhonov, O. A. Galazutdinova, and I. O. Drozdovsky DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20047042 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (796 KB) | PS (25.4 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The stellar content of the Hamburg/ESO survey - III. Field horizontal-branch stars in the Galaxy     p. 143 N. Christlieb, T. C. Beers, C. Thom, R. Wilhelm, S. Rossi, C. Flynn, L. Wisotzki, and D. Reimers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041830 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (557 KB) | PS (177 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Clumpy filaments of the Chamaeleon I cloud: C18O mapping with the SEST     p. 149 L. K. Haikala, J. Harju, K. Mattila, and M. Toriseva DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200400057 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.95 MB) | PS (5.98 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mid-IR observations of circumstellar disks - I. Pre-main sequence objects     p. 165 O. Schütz, G. Meeus, and M. F. Sterzik DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041489 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (800 KB) | PS (255 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Mid-IR observations of circumstellar disks - II. Vega-type stars and a post-main sequence object     p. 175 O. Schütz, G. Meeus, and M. F. Sterzik DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041490 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (603 KB) | PS (182 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dust content in compact HII regions (NGC 7538-IRS1, IRS2, and IRS3)     p. 183 K. Akabane, and N. Kuno DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200400116 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.00 MB) | PS (3.42 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The unidentified TeV source (TeV J2032+4130) and surrounding field: Final HEGRA IACT-System results     p. 197 F. Aharonian et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041552 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (232 KB) | PS (142 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Far-infrared detection of methylene     p. 203 E. T. Polehampton, K. M. Menten, S. Brünken, G. Winnewisser, and J.-P. Baluteau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041598 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (385 KB) | PS (115 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photoionization models of roughly circular Galactic planetary nebulae in the thick disk     p. 215 M. Emprechtinger, T. Rauch, and S. Kimeswenger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041607 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (203 KB) | PS (90.0 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The near-infrared excitation of the HH 211 protostellar outflow     p. 223 B. O'Connell, M. D. Smith, D. Froebrich, C. J. Davis, and J. Eislöffel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041821 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (921 KB) | PS (731 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The internal dynamical equilibrium of H II regions: A statistical study     p. 235 M. Relaño, J. E. Beckman, A. Zurita, M. Rozas, and C. Giammanco DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040483 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (551 KB) | PS (321 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The structure and dynamics of the dense cores in the Perseus molecular cloud complex     p. 253 L. Olmi, L. Testi, and A. I. Sargent DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040530 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.57 MB) | PS (1.39 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Detection of the white dwarf and the secondary star in the new SU UMa dwarf nova HS 2219+1824     p. 269 P. Rodríguez-Gil, B. T. Gänsicke, H.-J. Hagen, T. R. Marsh, E. T. Harlaftis, S. Kitsionas, and D. Engels DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20042026 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (757 KB) | PS (618 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Full computation of massive AGB evolution - I. The large impact of convection on nucleosynthesis     p. 279 P. Ventura, and F. D'Antona DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041917 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (629 KB) | PS (417 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Time-resolved photometry of the nova remnants DM Gem, CP Lac, GI Mon, V400 Per, CT Ser and XX Tau     p. 289 P. Rodríguez-Gil, and M. A. P. Torres DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041112 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.43 MB) | PS (1.11 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Impact of the nuclear equation of state on the last orbits of binary neutron stars     p. 297 M. Bejger, D. Gondek-Rosińska, E. Gourgoulhon, P. Haensel, K. Taniguchi, and J. L. Zdunik DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041441 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (569 KB) | PS (214 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Close binary companions of the HAeBe stars LkHα 198, Elias 1, HK Ori and V380 Ori     p. 307 K. W. Smith, Y. Y. Balega, W. J. Duschl, K.-H. Hofmann, R. Lachaume, T. Preibisch, D. Schertl, and G. Weigelt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041135 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (711 KB) | PS (451 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Modeling CHANDRA low energy transmission grating spectrometer observations of classical novae with PHOENIX - I. V4743 Sagittarii     p. 321 A. Petz, P. H. Hauschildt, J.-U. Ness, and S. Starrfield DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041396 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (316 KB) | PS (111 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Fine structure of the chromospheric activity in Solar-type stars – The Hα line     p. 329 W. Lyra, and G. F. Porto de Mello DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20040249 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (801 KB) | PS (810 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Explosive events in the solar atmosphere seen in extreme-ultraviolet emission lines     p. 339 J. E. Mendoza-Torres, J. P. Torres-Papaqui, and K. Wilhelm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041299 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (174 KB) | PS (52.5 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The eddy heat-flux in rotating turbulent convection     p. 345 G. Rüdiger, P. Egorov, L. L. Kitchatinov, and M. Küker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041670 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (274 KB) | PS (203 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An estimation of the plasma parameters in the solar corona using quasi-periodic metric type III radio burst emission     p. 353 R. Ramesh, A. Satya Narayanan, C. Kathiravan, Ch. V. Sastry, and N. Udaya Shankar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041130 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.03 MB) | PS (4.65 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Distribution of Hα flares during solar cycle 23     p. 359 Bhuwan Joshi, and P. Pant DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041986 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (230 KB) | PS (840 KB) | References | Online Material | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A two-phase code for protoplanetary disks     p. 365 S. Inaba, P. Barge, E. Daniel, and H. Guillard DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041085 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.28 MB) | PS (2.09 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

433 Eros – comparison of lightcurve extrema from 1901–1931 with the present rotation state     p. 381 J. Ďurech DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20042095 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (121 KB) | PS (32.3 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Is it possible to measure the Lense-Thirring effect on the orbits of the planets in the gravitational field of the Sun?     p. 385 L. Iorio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041646 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (147 KB) | PS (43.8 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A simple test for periodic signals in red noise     p. 391 S. Vaughan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041453 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (701 KB) | PS (177 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service