Modified jump conditions for anisotropic temperature plasmas at parallel shocks     p. 407 M. Siewert and H.-J. Fahr Published online: 5 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811164 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (115.5 KB) | PS (49.22 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Low and high velocity clouds produced by young stellar clusters     p. 411 A. Rodríguez-González, A. C. Raga, and J. Cantó Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911693 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (553.4 KB) | PS (105.3 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The orbital velocity anisotropy of cluster galaxies: evolution     p. 419 A. Biviano and B. M. Poggianti Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911757 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (254.8 KB) | PS (119.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the nature of IC 3328, an early-type dwarf galaxy with weak spiral structure     p. 429 T. Lisker and B. Fuchs Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811331 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (805.4 KB) | PS (1.161 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A surviving disk from a galaxy collision at z = 0.4     p. 437 Y. Yang, F. Hammer, H. Flores, M. Puech, and M. Rodrigues Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200810563 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (763.3 KB) | PS (1.528 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The Cartwheel galaxy with XMM-Newton     p. 445 E. Crivellari, A. Wolter, and G. Trinchieri Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200810707 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (709.6 KB) | PS (1.785 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The correlated optical and radio variability of BL Lacertae - WEBT data analysis 1994–2005     p. 455 M. Villata et al. Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200912065 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (511.3 KB) | PS (395.9 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Photometric mass and mass decomposition in early-type lens galaxies     p. 461 C. Grillo, R. Gobat, M. Lombardi, and P. Rosati Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811604 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (416.7 KB) | PS (205.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The mass profile of early-type galaxies in overdense environments: the case of the double source-plane gravitational lens SL2SJ02176-0513     p. 475 H. Tu et al. Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911963 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (802.8 KB) | PS (1.898 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

On the nature of red galaxies: the Chandra perspective     p. 485 M. A. Campisi, C. Vignali, M. Brusa, E. Daddi, A. Comastri, L. Pozzetti, D. M. Alexander, A. Renzini, N. Arimoto, and X. Kong Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911850 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (576.6 KB) | PS (1.471 MB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Resolving the molecular environment of super star clusters in Henize 2-10     p. 495 G. Santangelo, L. Testi, L. Gregorini, S. Leurini, L. Vanzi, C. M. Walmsley, and D. J. Wilner Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911688 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (610.7 KB) | PS (1.027 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The galaxy major merger fraction to z ~ 1     p. 505 C. López-Sanjuan, M. Balcells, P. G. Pérez-González, G. Barro, C. E. García-Dabó, J. Gallego, and J. Zamorano Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911923 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (544.5 KB) | PS (451.4 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

First stars XII. Abundances in extremely metal-poor turnoff stars, and comparison with the giants     p. 519 P. Bonifacio et al. Published online: 29 April 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200810610 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (548.7 KB) | PS (348.5 KB) | References | Online Material | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The effect of different type Ia supernova progenitors on Galactic chemical evolution     p. 531 F. Matteucci, E. Spitoni, S. Recchi, and R. Valiante Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911869 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (300.9 KB) | PS (120.1 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight (More) The RMS survey - 6 cm continuum VLA observations towards candidate massive YSOs in the northern hemisphere     p. 539 J. S. Urquhart, M. G. Hoare, C. R. Purcell, S. L. Lumsden, R. D. Oudmaijer, T. J. T. Moore, A. L. Busfield, J. C. Mottram, and B. Davies Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200912108 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (571.7 KB) | PS (637.5 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Chemical composition of the young open clusters IC 2602 and IC 2391     p. 553 V. D'Orazi and S. Randich Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811587 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (262.9 KB) | PS (169.7 KB) | References | Online Material | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight (More) The massive star initial mass function of the Arches cluster     p. 563 P. Espinoza, F. J. Selman, and J. Melnick Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/20078597 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.953 MB) | PS (4.685 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Washington photometry of five star clusters in the Large Magellanic Cloud     p. 585 A. E. Piatti, D. Geisler, A. Sarajedini, and C. Gallart Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200912223 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.239 MB) | PS (2.575 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Near infrared polarimetry of a sample of YSOs     p. 595 A. Pereyra, J. M. Girart, A. M. Magalhães, C. V. Rodrigues, and F. X. de Araújo Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200809680 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.142 MB) | PS (3.083 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

An ISO/SWS study of the dust composition around S stars - A novel view of S-star dust     p. 609 S. Hony, A. M. Heras, F. J. Molster, and K. Smolders Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200912017 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (482.5 KB) | PS (210.5 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Cosmic-ray ionization of molecular clouds     p. 619 M. Padovani, D. Galli, and A.E. Glassgold Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911794 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.846 MB) | PS (636.9 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

APEX-CHAMP+ high-J CO observations of low-mass young stellar objects - I. The HH 46 envelope and outflow     p. 633 T. A. van Kempen et al. Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200912013 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.177 MB) | PS (2.502 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The modulation of SiO maser polarization by Jovian planets     p. 647 H. Wiesemeyer Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811537 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (784.1 KB) | PS (1.687 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

The core helium flash revisited - II. Two and three-dimensional hydrodynamic simulations     p. 659 M. Mocák, E. Müller, A. Weiss, and K. Kifonidis Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811414 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (12.42 MB) | PS (41.74 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Orbital modulation of X-ray emission lines in Cygnus X-3     p. 679 O. Vilhu, P. Hakala, D. C. Hannikainen, M. McCollough, and K. Koljonen Published online: 29 April 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811293 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (325.1 KB) | PS (157.6 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Age and mass of solar twins constrained by lithium abundance     p. 687 J. D. do Nascimento Jr, M. Castro, J. Meléndez, M. Bazot, S. Théado, G. F. Porto de Mello, and J. R. De Medeiros Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911935 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (512.5 KB) | PS (378.3 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multiple and changing cycles of active stars - I. Methods of analysis and application to the solar cycles     p. 695 Z. Kolláth and K. Oláh Published online: 5 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811303 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (571.5 KB) | PS (1.243 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multiple and changing cycles of active stars - II. Results     p. 703 K. Oláh et al. Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811304 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (2.002 MB) | PS (2.138 MB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Long-term stability of spotted regions and the activity-induced Rossiter-McLaughlin effect on V889 Herculis - A synergy of photometry, radial velocity measurements, and Doppler imaging     p. 715 K. F. Huber, U. Wolter, S. Czesla, J. H. M. M. Schmitt, M. Esposito, I. Ilyin, and J. N. González-Pérez Published online: 5 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200810638 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.645 MB) | PS (702.8 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Variability of the polarization profiles of the Ba II D2 line in the solar atmosphere     p. 729 A. López Ariste, A. Asensio Ramos, R. Manso Sainz, M. Derouich, and B. Gelly Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/20078154 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (202.5 KB) | PS (104.3 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Acoustic wave propagation in the solar sub-photosphere with localised magnetic field concentration: effect of magnetic tension     p. 735 S. Shelyag, S. Zharkov, V. Fedun, R. Erdélyi, and M. J. Thompson Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911709 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (747.0 KB) | PS (1.217 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Response of the solar atmosphere to magnetic field evolution in a coronal hole region     p. 745 S. H. Yang, J. Zhang, C. L. Jin, L. P. Li, and H. Y. Duan Published online: 19 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200810601 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.241 MB) | PS (1.543 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Highlight (More) Open Access Option (More) Anisotropic viscous dissipation in three-dimensional magnetic merging solutions     p. 755 I. J. D. Craig and Y. E. Litvinenko Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911784 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (142.9 KB) | PS (61.71 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Can magnetic breakout be achieved from multiple flux emergence?     p. 761 D. MacTaggart and A. W. Hood Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911742 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (826.4 KB) | PS (1.391 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

New binary asteroid 809 Lundia - I. Photometry and modelling     p. 769 A. Kryszczyńska et al. Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200809877 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (593.6 KB) | PS (581.5 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

A portrait of Centaur 10199 Chariklo     p. 777 A. Guilbert, M. A. Barucci, R. Brunetto, A. Delsanti, F. Merlin, A. Alvarez-Candal, S. Fornasier, C. de Bergh, and G. Sarid Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911660 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (667.9 KB) | PS (458.0 KB) | References | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Discovery and characterization of WASP-6b, an inflated sub-Jupiter mass planet transiting a solar-type star     p. 785 M. Gillon et al. Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911749 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (364.0 KB) | PS (328.8 KB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Dependence of sodium laser guide star photon return on the geomagnetic field     p. 793 N. Moussaoui, R. Holzlöhner, W. Hackenberg, and D. Bonaccini Calia Published online: 29 April 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811411 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (1.420 MB) | PS (4.704 MB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Multi-frequency measurements of the NVSS foreground sources in the cosmic background imager fields - I. Data release     p. 801 E. Angelakis, A. Kraus, A. C. S. Readhead, J. A. Zensus, R. Bustos, T. P. Krichbaum, A. Witzel, and T. J. Pearson Published online: 5 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200811267 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (812.6 KB) | PS (2.064 MB) | References | Tables at CDS | SIMBAD record | NASA ADS Abstract Service

Comoving-frame radiative transfer in arbitrary velocity fields - II. Large scale applications     p. 813 S. Knop, P. H. Hauschildt, and E. Baron Published online: 13 May 2009 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/200911793 Abstract | Full HTML | PDF (307.6 KB) | PS (189.0 KB) | References | NASA ADS Abstract Service