Free access Why the braking indices of young pulsars are less than 3?    p. L1 W. C. Chen and X. D. Li DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200600019 Abstract Full HTML PDF (221 KB) PS (297 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Chemical self-enrichment of HII regions by the Wolf-Rayet phase of an 85 M star    p. L5 D. Kröger, G. Hensler and T. Freyer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200600020 Abstract Full HTML PDF (743 KB) PS (891 KB) References Online Material NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access IGR J11215–5952: a hard X-ray transient displaying recurrent outbursts    p. L9 L. Sidoli, A. Paizis and S. Mereghetti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20064940 Abstract Full HTML PDF (185 KB) PS (404 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Methanol detection in M 82    p. L13 S. Martín, J. Martín-Pintado and R. Mauersberger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200600021 Abstract Full HTML PDF (139 KB) PS (255 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The discovery of an expanding X-ray source in the HH 154 protostellar jet    p. L17 F. Favata, R. Bonito, G. Micela, M. Fridlund, S. Orlando, S. Sciortino and G. Peres DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20065106 Abstract Full HTML PDF (211 KB) PS (310 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Indirect search for dark matter in M 31 with the CELESTE experiment    p. 1 J. Lavalle, H. Manseri, A. Jacholkowska, E. Brion, R. Britto, P. Bruel, J. Bussons Gordo, D. Dumora, E. Durand, E. Giraud, et al. (6 more) B. Lott, F. Münz, E. Nuss, F. Piron, T. Reposeur and D. A. Smith DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054340 Abstract Full HTML PDF (350 KB) PS (124 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Substructures in Abell clusters of galaxies    p. 9 P. Flin and J. Krywult DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041635 Abstract Full HTML PDF (3.40 MB) PS (1.85 MB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Circumnuclear star-forming activities along the Hubble sequence    p. 15 L. Shi, Q. S. Gu and Z. X. Peng DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054045 Abstract Full HTML PDF (526 KB) PS (412 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On measuring the Tully-Fisher relation at z > 1 - A case study using strong H emitting galaxies at z > 1.5    p. 25 L. van Starkenburg, P. P. van der Werf, L. Yan and A. F. M. Moorwood DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053733 Abstract Full HTML PDF (401 KB) PS (213 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Multi-colour optical monitoring of eight red blazars    p. 39 M. F. Gu, C.-U. Lee, S. Pak, H. S. Yim and A. B. Fletcher DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054271 Abstract Full HTML PDF (637 KB) PS (250 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The most metal-rich intervening quasar absorber known    p. 53 C. Péroux, V. P. Kulkarni, J. Meiring, R. Ferlet, P. Khare, J. T. Lauroesch, G. Vladilo and D. G. York DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054642 Abstract Full HTML PDF (119 KB) PS (72.2 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access X-ray flare in XRF 050406: evidence for prolonged engine activity    p. 59 P. Romano, A. Moretti, P. L. Banat, D. N. Burrows, S. Campana, G. Chincarini, S. Covino, D. Malesani, G. Tagliaferri, S. Kobayashi, et al. (26 more) B. Zhang, A. D. Falcone, L. Angelini, S. Barthelmy, A. P. Beardmore, M. Capalbi, G. Cusumano, P. Giommi, M. R. Goad, O. Godet, D. Grupe, J. E. Hill, J. A. Kennea, V. La Parola, V. Mangano, P. Mészáros, D. C. Morris, J. A. Nousek, P. T. O'Brien, J. P. Osborne, A. Parsons, M. Perri, C. Pagani, K. L. Page, A. A. Wells and N. Gehrels DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054172 Abstract Full HTML PDF (257 KB) PS (106 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Ultraviolet-to-far infrared properties of Lyman break galaxies and luminous infrared galaxies at z ~ 1    p. 69 D. Burgarella, P. G. Pérez-González, K. D. Tyler, G. H. Rieke, V. Buat, T. T. Takeuchi, S. Lauger, S. Arnouts, O. Ilbert, T. A. Barlow, et al. (6 more) L. Bianchi, Y.-W. Lee, B. F. Madore, R. F. Malina, A. S. Szalay and S. K. Yi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054309 Abstract Full HTML PDF (500 KB) PS (271 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A short hard X-ray flare from the blazar NRAO 530 observed by INTEGRAL    p. 77 L. Foschini, E. Pian, L. Maraschi, C. M. Raiteri, F. Tavecchio, G. Ghisellini, G. Tosti, G. Malaguti and G. Di Cocco DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20064804 Abstract Full HTML PDF (264 KB) PS (594 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Galaxy peculiar motions under a diffusive-stochastic regime    p. 83 A. L. B. Ribeiro and M. A. Falcão DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054531 Abstract Full HTML PDF (116 KB) PS (53.6 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The short-duration GRB 050724 host galaxy in the context of the long-duration GRB hosts    p. 87 J. Gorosabel, A. J. Castro-Tirado, S. Guziy, A. de Ugarte Postigo, D. Reverte, A. Antonelli, S. Covino, D. Malesani, D. Martín-Gordón, A. Melandri, et al. (4 more) M. Jelínek, N. Elias de la Rosa, O. Bogdanov and J. M. Castro Cerón DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054373 Abstract Full HTML PDF (105 KB) PS (55.0 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Spherical accretion in nearby weakly active galaxies    p. 93 M. Moscibrodzka DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054165 Abstract Full HTML PDF (200 KB) PS (87.9 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Globular cluster system and Milky Way properties revisited    p. 105 E. Bica, C. Bonatto, B. Barbuy and S. Ortolani DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054351 Abstract Full HTML PDF (324 KB) PS (172 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access X-ray luminosity function of faint point sources in the Milky Way    p. 117 S. Sazonov, M. Revnivtsev, M. Gilfanov, E. Churazov and R. Sunyaev DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054297 Abstract Full HTML PDF (318 KB) PS (193 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The luminosity function of young star clusters: implications for the maximum mass and luminosity of clusters    p. 129 M. Gieles, S. S. Larsen, N. Bastian and I. T. Stein DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053589 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.53 MB) PS (393 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A deep wide-field optical survey in the young open cluster Collinder 359    p. 147 N. Lodieu, J. Bouvier, D. J. James, W. J. de Wit, F. Palla, M. J. McCaughrean and J.-C. Cuillandre DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054105 Abstract Full HTML PDF (600 KB) PS (281 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Chemical abundances in seven galactic planetary nebulae    p. 159 A. C. Krabbe and M. V. F. Copetti DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054112 Abstract Full HTML PDF (143 KB) PS (76.4 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access CO line emission from circumstellar envelopes    p. 167 D. Teyssier, R. Hernandez, V. Bujarrabal, H. Yoshida and T. G. Phillips DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053759 Abstract Full HTML PDF (101 KB) PS (787 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Resolving the compact dusty discs around binary post-AGB stars using N-band interferometry    p. 181 P. Deroo, H. Van Winckel, M. Min, L. B. F. M. Waters, T. Verhoelst, W. Jaffe, S. Morel, F. Paresce, A. Richichi, P. Stee and M. Wittkowski DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054300 Abstract Full HTML PDF (467 KB) PS (135 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access An unbiased deep search for small-area molecular structures    p. 193 A. Heithausen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20064807 Abstract Full HTML PDF (238 KB) PS (162 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Magnetars: structure and evolution from p-star models    p. 199 P. Cea DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053659 Abstract Full HTML PDF (537 KB) PS (277 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Are luminous and metal-rich Wolf-Rayet stars inflated?    p. 219 J. Petrovic, O. Pols and N. Langer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20035837 Abstract Full HTML PDF (346 KB) PS (171 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Discovery of eleven new ZZ Ceti stars    p. 227 B. G. Castanheira, S. O. Kepler, F. Mullally, D. E. Winget, D. Koester, B. Voss, S. J. Kleinman, A. Nitta, D. J. Eisenstein, R. Napiwotzki and D. Reimers DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053500 Abstract Full HTML PDF (161 KB) PS (142 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The OGLE-II event sc5_2859: a classical nova outburst?    p. 233 C. Afonso, J. F. Glicenstein, A. Gould, M. C. Smith, R. M. Wagner, J. N. Albert, J. Andersen, R. Ansari, É. Aubourg, P. Bareyre, et al. (31 more) J. P. Beaulieu, G. Blanc, X. Charlot, C. Coutures, R. Ferlet, P. Fouqué, B. Goldman, D. Graff, M. Gros, J. Haissinski, C. Hamadache, J. de Kat, L. LeGuillou, É. Lesquoy, C. Loup, C. Magneville, J. B. Marquette, É. Maurice, A. Maury, A. Milsztajn, M. Moniez, N. Palanque-Delabrouille, O. Perdereau, L. Prévot, Y. R. Rahal, J. Rich, M. Spiro, P. Tisserand, A. Vidal-Madjar, L. Vigroux and S. Zylberajch DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053971 Abstract Full HTML PDF (809 KB) PS (180 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Constraints on the progenitor systems of type Ia supernovae    p. 241 M. Stritzinger, B. Leibundgut, S. Walch and G. Contardo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053652 Abstract Full HTML PDF (227 KB) PS (98.7 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access L-band (3.5 μm) IR-excess in massive star formation - II. RCW 57/NGC 3576    p. 253 M. Maercker, M. G. Burton and C. M. Wright DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054372 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.77 MB) PS (6.11 MB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A localised subgrid scale model for fluid dynamical simulations in astrophysics - I. Theory and numerical tests    p. 265 W. Schmidt, J. C. Niemeyer and W. Hillebrandt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053617 Abstract Full HTML PDF (5.86 MB) PS (29.4 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A localised subgrid scale model for fluid dynamical simulations in astrophysics - II. Application to type Ia supernovae    p. 283 W. Schmidt, J. C. Niemeyer, W. Hillebrandt and F. K. Röpke DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053618 Abstract Full HTML PDF (5.45 MB) PS (8.37 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The ultra-cool white dwarf companion of PSR J0751+1807    p. 295 C. G. Bassa, M. H. van Kerkwijk and S. R. Kulkarni DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054316 Abstract Full HTML PDF (318 KB) PS (263 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Hydrogen and helium traces in type Ib-c supernovae    p. 305 A. Elmhamdi, I. J. Danziger, D. Branch, B. Leibundgut, E. Baron and R. P. Kirshner DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054366 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.70 MB) PS (844 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Analysis of IUE spectra of helium-rich white dwarf stars    p. 331 B. G. Castanheira, S. O. Kepler, G. Handler and D. Koester DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054221 Abstract Full HTML PDF (286 KB) PS (124 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The first 8–13 μm spectra of globular cluster red giants: circumstellar silicate dust grains in 47 Tucanae (NGC 104)    p. 339 J. Th. van Loon, I. McDonald, J. M. Oliveira, A. Evans, M. L. Boyer, R. D. Gehrz, E. Polomski and C. E. Woodward DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054702 Abstract Full HTML PDF (136 KB) PS (52.6 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Explosions of O-Ne-Mg cores, the Crab supernova, and subluminous type II-P supernovae    p. 345 F. S. Kitaura, H.-Th. Janka and W. Hillebrandt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054703 Abstract Full HTML PDF (528 KB) PS (176 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The relation between Ca bright grains and oscillations in the photosphere    p. 351 S. Kamio and H. Kurokawa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054174 Abstract Full HTML PDF (520 KB) PS (816 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Interference patterns in solar radio spectra: high-resolution structural analysis of the corona    p. 359 M. Bárta and M. Karlický DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054386 Abstract Full HTML PDF (215 KB) PS (93.7 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Dynamics of the solar photosphere with IBIS - I. Reversed intensity structure in the mid-photosphere    p. 365 K. Janssen and G. Cauzzi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054310 Abstract Full HTML PDF (631 KB) PS (633 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The relationship between magnetic field strength and loop lengths in solar coronal active regions    p. 375 R. Jain and C. H. Mandrini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053619 Abstract Full HTML PDF (299 KB) PS (158 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the fine structure of sunspot penumbrae - III. The vertical extension of penumbral filaments    p. 383 J. M. Borrero, S. K. Solanki, A. Lagg, H. Socas-Navarro and B. Lites DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054378 Abstract Full HTML PDF (567 KB) PS (216 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Possibility of a photometric detection of “exomoons”    p. 395 Gy. M. Szabó, K. Szatmáry, Zs. Divéki and A. Simon DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054555 Abstract Full HTML PDF (227 KB) PS (146 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Rotational excitation of sulfur monoxide in collision with helium at high temperature    p. 399 F. Lique, M.-L. Dubernet, A. Spielfiedel and N. Feautrier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054520 Abstract Full HTML PDF (223 KB) PS (965 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Improved oscillator strengths and wavelengths in Hf II, with applications to stellar elemental abundances    p. 407 M. Lundqvist, H. Nilsson, G. M. Wahlgren, H. Lundberg, H. L. Xu, Z.-K. Jang and D. S. Leckrone DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054474 Abstract Full HTML PDF (176 KB) PS (81.4 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Atmospheric turbulence compensation with laser phase shifting interferometry    p. 415 S. Rabien, F. Eisenhauer, R. Genzel, R. I. Davies and T. Ott DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054143 Abstract Full HTML PDF (263 KB) PS (243 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Observations of Hα, iron, and oxygen lines in B, Be, and shell stars    p. 427 S. M. Saad, J. Kubát, D. Korčáková, P. Koubský, P. Škoda, M. Šlechta, A. Kawka, A. Budovičová, V. Votruba, L. Šarounová and M. I. Nouh DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20041877 Abstract Full HTML PDF (828 KB) PS (296 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service