The age of the main population of the Sagittarius dwarf spheroidal galaxy - Solving the “M giant conundrum”     p. L1 M. Bellazzini, M. Correnti, F. R. Ferraro, L. Monaco, and P. Montegriffo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200500223 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (691 KB) | PS (455 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A new method for determining mass-to-light ratios of nearly face-on spiral galaxies     p. L5 Tao Hu, Qiu-He Peng, and Ying-He Zhao DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200500225 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (136 KB) | PS (267 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Observational evidence for a truncation of the star cluster initial mass function at the high mass end     p. L9 M. Gieles, S. S. Larsen, R. A. Scheepmaker, N. Bastian, M. R. Haas, and H. J. G. L. M. Lamers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200500224 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (123 KB) | PS (234 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Reviving Dead Zones in accretion disks by Rossby vortices at their boundaries     p. L13 P. Varnière, and M. Tagger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200500226 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (221 KB) | PS (314 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Hanle effect in a random medium     p. 403 H. Frisch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20042540 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (209 KB) | PS (94.1 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Chandra observation of the multiple merger cluster Abell 521     p. 417 C. Ferrari, M. Arnaud, S. Ettori, S. Maurogordato, and J. Rho DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053946 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.48 MB) | PS (2.08 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Structure and scaling of the entropy in nearby galaxy clusters     p. 429 G. W. Pratt, M. Arnaud, and E. Pointecouteau DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054025 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (459 KB) | PS (147 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Long observations of the BALQSO LBQS 2212-1759 with XMM-Newton     p. 439 J. Clavel, N. Schartel, and L. Tomas DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041963 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (175 KB) | PS (72.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

AM 1934-563: a giant spiral polar-ring galaxy in a triplet     p. 447 V. Reshetnikov, F. Bournaud, F. Combes, M. Faúndez-Abans, and M. de Oliveira-Abans DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041728 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.84 MB) | PS (1.58 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

X-ray spectral survey with XMM–Newton of a complete sample of nearby Seyfert galaxies     p. 459 M. Cappi et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053893 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.62 MB) | PS (961 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

GMRT observations of the field of INTEGRAL X-ray sources - I     p. 471 M. Pandey, R. K. Manchanda, A. P. Rao, P. Durouchoux, and Ishwara-Chandra DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20042317 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (399 KB) | PS (1.59 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Seventeen new very low-mass members in Taurus - The brown dwarf deficit revisited     p. 485 S. Guieu, C. Dougados, J.-L. Monin, E. Magnier, and E. L. Martín DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053493 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (840 KB) | PS (3.44 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton observations of the σ Orionis cluster - II. Spatial and spectral analysis of the full EPIC field     p. 501 E. Franciosini, R. Pallavicini, and J. Sanz-Forcada DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053605 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (754 KB) | PS (1.92 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectroscopic distances of nearby ultracool dwarfs     p. 515 N. Phan-Bao, and M. S. Bessell DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054064 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (812 KB) | PS (146 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Experimental and computational study of light scattering by irregular particles with extreme refractive indices: hematite and rutile     p. 525 O. Muñoz, H. Volten, J. W. Hovenier, M. Min, Y. G. Shkuratov, J. P. Jalava, W. J. van der Zande, and L. B. F. M. Waters DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053727 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.69 MB) | PS (1.88 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Estimated IR and phosphorescence emission fluxes for specific polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the Red Rectangle     p. 537 G. Mulas, G. Malloci, C. Joblin, and D. Toublanc DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053738 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.51 MB) | PS (1.83 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Extinction at 7  m and 15  m from the ISOGAL survey     p. 551 B. W. Jiang, J. Gao, A. Omont, F. Schuller, and G. Simon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053501 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (342 KB) | PS (333 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Outflows from young objects observed with the ISO-LWS - I. Fine structure lines [O I] 63 μm, [O I] 145 μm and [C II] 157 μm     p. 561 R. Liseau, K. Justtanont, and A. G. G. M. Tielens DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053925 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (347 KB) | PS (149 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the horizontal branch of the galactic globular cluster NGC 2808     p. 569 V. Castellani, G. Iannicola, G. Bono, M. Zoccali, S. Cassisi, and R. Buonanno DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20042170 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.02 MB) | PS (850 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A continuous flaring- to normal-branch transition in Scorpius X-1     p. 579 P. Casella, T. Belloni, and L. Stella DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20052912 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (122 KB) | PS (55.0 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The new orbital elements and properties of ε Persei     p. 583 J. Libich et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053032 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (584 KB) | PS (1.17 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The broad-band spectrum of Cygnus X-1 measured by INTEGRAL     p. 591 M. Cadolle Bel et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053068 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (451 KB) | PS (1.43 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An abundance analysis of the symbiotic star CH Cygni     p. 603 M. R. Schmidt, L. Začs, J. Mikołajewska, and K. H. Hinkle DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053219 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (225 KB) | PS (85.4 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A seismological analysis of δ Scuti stars in the Pleiades cluster     p. 611 L. Fox Machado, F. Pérez Hernández, J. C. Suárez, E. Michel, and Y. Lebreton DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053791 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (607 KB) | PS (220 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On temperature and abundance effects during an X-ray flare on σ Geminorum     p. 621 R. Nordon, E. Behar, and M. Güdel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054018 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (283 KB) | PS (154 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Thermonuclear supernova simulations with stochastic ignition     p. 627 W. Schmidt, and J. C. Niemeyer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054145 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.41 MB) | PS (15.0 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The limb darkening of α Centauri B - Matching 3D hydrodynamical models with interferometric measurements     p. 635 L. Bigot, P. Kervella, F. Thévenin, and D. Ségransan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053187 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (485 KB) | PS (276 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

α Eridani: rotational distortion, stellar and circumstellar activity     p. 643 M. M. F. Vinicius, J. Zorec, N. V. Leister, and R. S. Levenhagen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053029 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (483 KB) | PS (315 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Nonlocal radiative coupling in non monotonic stellar winds     p. 661 A. Feldmeier, and R. Nikutta DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053380 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (255 KB) | PS (83.6 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A full-disk analysis of pattern of solar oscillations and supergranulation     p. 669 A. Vecchio DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053906 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.00 MB) | PS (3.98 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

X-ray sources and magnetic reconnection in the X3.9 flare of 2003 November 3     p. 675 A. M. Veronig, M. Karlický, B. Vršnak, M. Temmer, J. Magdalenić, B. R. Dennis, W. Otruba, and W. Pötzi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053112 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (766 KB) | PS (932 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Well posed reconstruction of the solar coronal magnetic field     p. 691 T. Amari, T. Z. Boulmezaoud, and J. J. Aly DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054076 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.53 MB) | PS (34.0 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Observations in the Saturn system during approach and orbital insertion, with Cassini's visual and infrared mapping spectrometer (VIMS)     p. 707 R. H. Brown et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053054 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.01 MB) | PS (6.97 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Elodie metallicity-biased search for transiting Hot Jupiters - I. Two Hot Jupiters orbiting the slightly evolved stars HD 118203 and HD 149143     p. 717 R. Da Silva, S. Udry, F. Bouchy, M. Mayor, C. Moutou, F. Pont, D. Queloz, N. C. Santos, D. Ségransan, and S. Zucker DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054116 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (204 KB) | PS (102 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

PHASES differential astrometry and the mutual inclination of the V819 Herculis triple star system     p. 723 M. W. Muterspaugh, B. F. Lane, M. Konacki, B. F. Burke, M. M. Colavita, S. R. Kulkarni, and M. Shao DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053749 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (535 KB) | PS (150 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the dynamics of the AB Doradus system     p. 733 J. C. Guirado et al. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053757 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (151 KB) | PS (212 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Lucky imaging: high angular resolution imaging in the visible from the ground     p. 739 N. M. Law, C. D. Mackay, and J. E. Baldwin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053695 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (213 KB) | PS (376 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Representations of spectral coordinates in FITS     p. 747 E. W. Greisen, M. R. Calabretta, F. G. Valdes, and S. L. Allen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053818 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (751 KB) | PS (199 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An infrared study of galactic OH/IR stars - II. The “GLMP sample” of red oxygen-rich AGB stars     p. 773 F. M. Jiménez-Esteban, P. García-Lario, D. Engels, and J. V. Perea Calderón DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053268 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (529 KB) | PS (333 KB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A catalogue of eclipsing variables     p. 785 O. Yu. Malkov, E. Oblak, E. A. Snegireva, and J. Torra DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053137 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (102 KB) | PS (40.3 KB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service