Classification of Swift's gamma-ray bursts     p. L1 I. Horváth, L. G. Balázs, Z. Bagoly, and P. Veres Published online: 8 August 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810269 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (112.3 KB) | PS (46.40 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton studies of a massive cluster of galaxies: RXC J2228.6+2036     p. 1 S. M. Jia, H. Böhringer, E. Pointecouteau, Y. Chen, and Y. Y. Zhang Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809699 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (404.0 KB) | PS (348.8 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An optical view of the filament region of Abell 85     p. 11 G. Boué, F. Durret, C. Adami, G. A. Mamon, O. Ilbert, and V. Cayatte Published online: 1 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078972 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (17.30 MB) | PS (22.32 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Strong lensing in Abell 1703: constraints on the slope of the inner dark matter distribution     p. 23 M. Limousin et al. Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809646 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (3.698 MB) | PS (12.92 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The host of GRB 060206: kinematics of a distant galaxy     p. 37 C. C. Thöne et al. Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078549 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (604.0 KB) | PS (640.2 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Quasi-simultaneous multi-frequency observations of inverted-spectrum GPS candidate sources     p. 49 B. Vollmer, T. P. Krichbaum, E. Angelakis, and Y. Y. Kovalev Published online: 9 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078857 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.047 MB) | PS (5.514 MB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight (More) Physical and kinematical properties of the X-ray absorber in the broad absorption line quasar APM 08279+5255     p. 57 J. M. Ramírez Published online: 17 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810264 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (347.0 KB) | PS (274.7 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Deep Westerbork observations of Abell 2256 at 350 MHz     p. 69 M. A. Brentjens Published online: 9 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077174 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.052 MB) | PS (1.220 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton X-ray and optical monitor far UV observations of NGC 7070A and ESO 2400100 shell galaxies     p. 85 G. Trinchieri, R. Rampazzo, C. Chiosi, R. Grützbauch, A. Marino, and R. Tantalo Published online: 17 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810024 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.374 MB) | PS (1.392 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Search for cold gas along radio lobes in the cooling core galaxies MS0735.6+7421 and M87     p. 101 P. Salomé and F. Combes Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810262 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (518.1 KB) | PS (1.483 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight (More) On the origin of field O-type stars     p. 105 E. Schilbach and S. Röser Published online: 1 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809936 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (300.3 KB) | PS (178.0 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Gas flow models in the Milky Way embedded bars     p. 115 N. J. Rodriguez-Fernandez and F. Combes Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809644 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (4.491 MB) | PS (5.457 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The infrared emission spectra of compositionally inhomogeneous aggregates composed of irregularly shaped constituents     p. 135 M. Min, J. W. Hovenier, L. B. F. M. Waters, and A. de Koter Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809534 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (229.0 KB) | PS (123.1 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

2MASS wide field extinction maps - II. The Ophiuchus and the Lupus cloud complexes     p. 143 M. Lombardi, C. J. Lada, and J. Alves Published online: 9 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810070 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.875 MB) | PS (13.34 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Star formation in the Trifid Nebula - Cores and filaments     p. 157 B. Lefloch, J. Cernicharo, and J. R.  Pardo Published online: 9 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810079 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.469 MB) | PS (2.210 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The evolution of planetary nebulae - V. The diffuse X-ray emission     p. 173 M. Steffen, D. Schönberner, and A. Warmuth Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809677 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.032 MB) | PS (2.612 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near-IR bispectrum speckle interferometry, AO imaging polarimetry, and radiative transfer modeling of the proto-planetary nebula Frosty Leonis     p. 195 K. Murakawa, K. Ohnaka, T. Driebe, K.-H. Hofmann, S. Oya, D. Schertl, and G. Weigelt Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078623 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.619 MB) | PS (7.295 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The photon dominated region in the IC 348 molecular cloud     p. 207 K. Sun, V. Ossenkopf, C. Kramer, B. Mookerjea, M. Röllig, M. Cubick, and J. Stutzki Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078431 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (545.7 KB) | PS (593.1 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Imaging galactic diffuse gas: bright, turbulent CO surrounding the line of sight to NRAO150     p. 217 J. Pety, R. Lucas, and H. S. Liszt Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809803 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.097 MB) | PS (1.263 MB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spatially resolved near-infrared spectroscopy of the massive star-forming region IRAS 19410+2336     p. 229 N. L. Martín-Hernández, A. Bik, E. Puga, D. E. A. Nürnberger, and L. Bronfman Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810336 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (479.4 KB) | PS (323.2 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Detailed high-energy characteristics of AXP 4U 0142+61 - Multi-year observations with INTEGRAL, RXTE, XMM-Newton, and ASCA     p. 245 P. R. den Hartog, L. Kuiper, W. Hermsen, V. M. Kaspi, R. Dib, J. Knödlseder, and F. P. Gavriil Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809390 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (454.7 KB) | PS (199.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Detailed high-energy characteristics of AXP 1RXS J170849-400910 - Probing the magnetosphere using INTEGRAL, RXTE, and XMM-Newton     p. 263 P. R. den Hartog, L. Kuiper, and W. Hermsen Published online: 16 June 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809772 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (503.6 KB) | PS (221.4 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Pulsar kicks by anisotropic neutrino emission from quark matter in strong magnetic fields     p. 281 I. Sagert and J. Schaffner-Bielich Published online: 17 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078530 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (415.8 KB) | PS (219.2 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Modeling the excitation of acoustic modes in α Centauri A     p. 291 R. Samadi, K. Belkacem, M. J. Goupil, M.-A. Dupret, and F. Kupka Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078738 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (238.0 KB) | PS (105.1 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Exploring the relativistic regime with Newtonian hydrodynamics - II. An effective gravitational potential for rapid rotation     p. 301 B. Müller, H. Dimmelmeier, and E. Müller Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809609 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (346.6 KB) | PS (214.5 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Nitrogen abundance in turn-off stars of NGC 6397 and NGC 6752     p. 315 L. Pasquini, A. Ecuvillon, P. Bonifacio, and B. Wolff Published online: 17 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809963 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (235.1 KB) | PS (113.1 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Period study of TW Draconis     p. 321 M. Zejda , Z. Mikulášek, and M. Wolf Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078632 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (187.9 KB) | PS (132.2 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

XMM-Newton observations of the Small Magellanic Cloud: Be/X-ray binary pulsars active between October 2006 and June 2007     p. 327 F. Haberl, P. Eger, and W. Pietsch Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810100 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.450 MB) | PS (4.704 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Spectrophotometric analysis of the T Tauri star GQ Lupi A     p. 349 E. Seperuelo Duarte, S. H. P. Alencar, C. Batalha, and D. Lopes Published online: 1 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078275 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (444.9 KB) | PS (236.7 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Core-collapse supernovae in low-metallicity environments and future all-sky transient surveys     p. 359 D. R. Young, S. J. Smartt, S. Mattila, N. R. Tanvir, D. Bersier, K. C. Chambers, N. Kaiser, and J. L. Tonry Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078662 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (874.4 KB) | PS (1.809 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Testing the forward modeling approach in asteroseismology - II. Structure and internal dynamics of the hot B subdwarf component in the close eclipsing binary system PG 1336-018     p. 377 S. Charpinet, V. Van Grootel, D. Reese, G. Fontaine, E. M. Green, P. Brassard, and P. Chayer Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809907 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.695 MB) | PS (1.649 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Production of 26Al by super-AGB stars     p. 395 L. Siess and M. Arnould Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810147 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (415.9 KB) | PS (255.6 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Abundances of four open clusters from solar stars     p. 403 G. Pace, L. Pasquini, and P. François Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809969 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (241.6 KB) | PS (102.6 KB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Influence of a dense photosphere-like layer on vertical oscillations of a curved coronal slab     p. 413 M. Gruszecki, K. Murawski, and J. A. McLaughlin Published online: 28 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078092 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (654.9 KB) | PS (1.008 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The directivity of solar type III bursts at hectometer and kilometer wavelengths: Wind-Ulysses observations     p. 419 X. Bonnin, S. Hoang, and M. Maksimovic Published online: 9 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809777 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.296 MB) | PS (7.735 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Stokes imaging polarimetry using image restoration at the Swedish 1-m solar telescope     p. 429 M. J. van Noort and L. H. M. Rouppe van der Voort Published online: 17 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809959 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.086 MB) | PS (3.278 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Distribution of coronal heating in a solar active region     p. 441 C. Gontikakis, I. Contopoulos, and H. C. Dara Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20079086 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (659.2 KB) | PS (543.5 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight (More) Is electric charge separation the main process for kinetic energy transformation into the meteor phenomenon?     p. 449 P. Spurný and Z. Ceplecha Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810069 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (823.5 KB) | PS (2.748 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Visible spectroscopy in the neighborhood of 2003EL61     p. 455 N. Pinilla-Alonso, J. Licandro, and V. Lorenzi Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810226 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (110.4 KB) | PS (55.92 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Early-type objects in NGC 6611 and the Eagle Nebula     p. 459 C. Martayan, M. Floquet, A. M. Hubert, C. Neiner, Y. Frémat, D. Baade, and J. Fabregat Published online: 23 July 2008 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200809358 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.198 MB) | PS (7.247 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service