Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A)

Letters

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Reconstruction of solar irradiance variations in cycle 23: Is solar surface magnetism the cause? p. L1

N. A. Krivova, S. K. Solanki, M. Fligge and Y. C. Unruh

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030029

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On the outflow in an equatorial coronal hole p. L5

L. D. Xia, E. Marsch and W. Curdt

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030016

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Why does the spotted UX Ari system get bluer as it gets darker? p. L11

V. Aarum Ulvås and O. Engvold

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030085

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Observation of coronal loop torsional oscillation p. L15

T. V. Zaqarashvili

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030084

Cosmology (including clusters of galaxies)

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A graph-theoretical approach for comparison of observational galaxy distributions with cosmological N-body simulations p. 1

H. Ueda, T. T. Takeuchi and M. Itoh

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021607

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Starburst galaxies and the X-ray background p. 9

M. Persic and Y. Rephaeli

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021738

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Growth rate of cosmological perturbations in standard model: Explicit analytical solution p. 19

A. D. Chernin, D. I. Nagirner and S. V. Starikova

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021763

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Constraining the cosmological density of compact objects with the long-term variability of quasars p. 23

E. Zackrisson and N. Bergvall

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021762

Extragalactic astronomy

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Optical and X-ray observations of the two BL Lac objects OJ 287 and MS 1458+22 p. 33

E. Massaro, P. Giommi, M. Perri, G. Tagliaferri, R. Nesci, G. Tosti, S. Ciprini, F. Montagni, M. Ravasio, G. Ghisellini et al. (5 more)

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021740

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The 2–10 keV luminosity as a Star Formation Rate indicator p. 39

P. Ranalli, A. Comastri and G. Setti

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021600

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GHASP: An Hα kinematic survey of spiral and irregular galaxies - II. Velocity fields and rotation curves of 15 galaxies p. 51

O. Garrido, M. Marcelin, P. Amram and O. Boissin

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021784

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The metallicity-luminosity relationship of dwarf irregular galaxies - II. A new approach p. 63

A. M. Hidalgo-Gámez, F. J. Sánchez-Salcedo and K. Olofsson

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021748

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The intrinsic emission of Seyfert galaxies observed with BeppoSAX/PDS - I. Comparison of the average spectra of the three classes of Seyfert galaxies p. 77

S. Deluit and T. J.-L. Courvoisier

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021794

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Chandra detection of hotspot and knots of 3C 303 p. 91

J. Kataoka, P. Edwards, M. Georganopoulos, F. Takahara and S. Wagner

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021772

Galactic structure, stellar clusters, and populations

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Search for variable stars in the open cluster NGC 2539 p. 99

K. J. Choo, S.-L. Kim, T. S. Yoon, M.-Y. Chun, H. Sung, B.-G. Park, H. B. Ann, M. G. Lee, Y.-B. Jeon and I.-S. Yuk

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021704

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Red giants in open clusters - X. NGC 1817 p. 105

J.-C. Mermilliod, D. W. Latham, E. V. Glushkova, M. A. Ibrahimov, V. M. Batirshinova, R. P. Stefanik and D. J. James

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021777

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Ruprecht 3: An old star cluster remnant? p. 113

D. B. Pavani, E. Bica, A. V. Ahumada and J. J. Clariá

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021920

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HST observations of the metal rich globular clusters NGC 6496 and NGC 6352 p. 121

L. Pulone, G. De Marchi, S. Covino and F. Paresce

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021788

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Evolution of lithium beyond the solar age: A Li survey of the old open cluster NGC 188 p. 133

S. Randich, P. Sestito and R. Pallavicini

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021780

Interstellar and circumstellar matter

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Merged catalogue of reflection nebulae p. 141

T. Yu. Magakian

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021743

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Star formation in the Vela molecular clouds - V. Young stellar objects and star clusters towards the C-cloud p. 147

F. Massi, D. Lorenzetti and T. Giannini

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021717

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Stringent upper limits to the solid NH₃ abundance towards W 33A from near-IR spectroscopy with the Very Large Telescope p. 169

I. M. Taban, W. A. Schutte, K. M. Pontoppidan and E. F. van Dishoeck

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021798

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Small-scale structure of the galactic cirrus emission p. 177

Cs. Kiss, P. Ábrahám, U. Klaas, D. Lemke, Ph. Héraudeau, C. del Burgo and U. Herbstmeier

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021787

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The molecular condensations ahead of Herbig-Haro objects - II. A theoretical investigation of the HH 2 condensation p. 187

S. Viti, J. M. Girart, R. Garrod, D. A. Williams and R. Estalella

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021745

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Reduction of chemical networks - I. The case of molecular clouds p. 197

D. Wiebe, D. Semenov and Th. Henning

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021773

Stellar structure and evolution

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Understanding the LMXB X2127+119 in M 15 - II. The UV data p. 211

Z. Ioannou, L. van Zyl, T. Naylor, P. A. Charles, B. Margon, L. Koch-Miramond and S. Ilovaisky

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021578

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Time-resolved infrared spectroscopy of WZ Sge during superoutburst: Evidence for spiral waves in the accretion disc p. 219

S. B. Howell, A. Adamson and D. Steeghs

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021836

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Probing drifting and nulling mechanisms through their interaction in PSR B0809+74 p. 223

A. G. J. van Leeuwen, B. W. Stappers, R. Ramachandran and J. M. Rankin

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021630

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Periodicities in rotation and DM of PSR B1557–50 p. 231

A. E. Chukwude, A. A. Ubachukwu and P. N. Okeke

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021651

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Eclipsing binary millisecond pulsar PSR J1740-5340 – evolutionary considerations and observational test p. 237

E. Ergma and M. J. Sarna

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021689

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HR diagram and asteroseismic analysis of models for β Hydri p. 243

J. Fernandes and M. J. P. F. G. Monteiro

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021771

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Simultaneous uvby photometry of the new δ Sct-type variable HD 205 p. 253

E. Rodríguez, V. Costa, G. Handler and J. M. García

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021749

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Stellar rotation: Evidence for a large horizontal turbulence and its effects on evolution p. 263

A. Maeder

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021731

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Oscillations in the PMS δ Scuti star V346 Ori p. 271

F. J. G. Pinheiro, D. F. M. Folha, M. Marconi, V. Ripepi, F. Palla, M. J. P. F. G. Monteiro and S. Bernabei

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021792

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Infrared high angular resolution measurements of stellar sources - VI. Accurate angular diameters of X Cnc, U Ori and Eta Gem p. 275

A. Richichi and G. Calamai

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021796

Stellar atmospheres

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Beppo SAX observations of CF Tucanae and TY Pyxidis p. 279

E. Franciosini, R. Pallavicini and G. Tagliaferri

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021764

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Line profile variability in the spectra of Oef stars - I. BD + 60° 2522 p. 287

G. Rauw, M. De Becker and J.-M. Vreux

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021776

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Dust in brown dwarfs - II. The coupled problem of dust formation and sedimentation p. 297

P. Woitke and Ch. Helling

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021734

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Doppler imaging of stellar surface structure - XIX. The solar-type components of the close binary Coronae Borealis p. 315

K. G. Strassmeier and J. B. Rice

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021789

The Sun

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On variation of the latitudinal structure of the solar convection zone p. 329

H. M. Antia, S. M. Chitre and M. J. Thompson

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021760

Celestial mechanics and astrometry

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Testing general relativity by micro-arcsecond global astrometry p. 337

A. Vecchiato, M. G. Lattanzi, B. Bucciarelli, M. Crosta, F. de Felice and M. Gai

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021785

Atomic, molecular, and nuclear data

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Radiative lifetime and oscillator strength determinations in Sm III p. 343

E. Biémont, H. P. Garnir, U. Litzén, K. Nielsen, P. Quinet, S. Svanberg, G. M. Wahlgren and Z. G. Zhang

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021797

Astronomical instrumentation

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The Brera Multi-scale Wavelet ROSAT HRI source catalogue p. 351

M. R. Panzera, S. Campana, S. Covino, D. Lazzati, R. P. Mignani, A. Moretti and G. Tagliaferri

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021778

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A search for period changes in δ Scuti stars with the super-LOTIS sky patrol system p. 365

C. Blake, D. W. Fox, H. S. Park and G. G. Williams

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021676

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Calibration of NAOS and CONICA static aberrations - Application of the phase diversity technique p. 373

A. Blanc, T. Fusco, M. Hartung, L. M. Mugnier and G. Rousset

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021655

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Calibration of NAOS and CONICA static aberrations - Experimental results p. 385

M. Hartung, A. Blanc, T. Fusco, F. Lacombe, L. M. Mugnier, G. Rousset and R. Lenzen

Published online: 05 February 2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021744

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Volume 399 / No 1 (February III 2003)

Letters

Reconstruction of solar irradiance variations in cycle 23: Is solar surface magnetism the cause? p. L1

On the outflow in an equatorial coronal hole p. L5

Why does the spotted UX Ari system get bluer as it gets darker? p. L11

Observation of coronal loop torsional oscillation p. L15

Cosmology (including clusters of galaxies)

A graph-theoretical approach for comparison of observational galaxy distributions with cosmological N-body simulations p. 1

Starburst galaxies and the X-ray background p. 9

Growth rate of cosmological perturbations in standard model: Explicit analytical solution p. 19

Constraining the cosmological density of compact objects with the long-term variability of quasars p. 23

Extragalactic astronomy

Optical and X-ray observations of the two BL Lac objects OJ 287 and MS 1458+22 p. 33

The 2–10 keV luminosity as a Star Formation Rate indicator p. 39

GHASP: An Hα kinematic survey of spiral and irregular galaxies - II. Velocity fields and rotation curves of 15 galaxies p. 51

The metallicity-luminosity relationship of dwarf irregular galaxies - II. A new approach p. 63

The intrinsic emission of Seyfert galaxies observed with BeppoSAX/PDS - I. Comparison of the average spectra of the three classes of Seyfert galaxies p. 77

Chandra detection of hotspot and knots of 3C 303 p. 91

Galactic structure, stellar clusters, and populations

Search for variable stars in the open cluster NGC 2539 p. 99

Red giants in open clusters - X. NGC 1817 p. 105

Ruprecht 3: An old star cluster remnant? p. 113

HST observations of the metal rich globular clusters NGC 6496 and NGC 6352 p. 121

Evolution of lithium beyond the solar age: A Li survey of the old open cluster NGC 188 p. 133

Interstellar and circumstellar matter

Merged catalogue of reflection nebulae p. 141

Star formation in the Vela molecular clouds - V. Young stellar objects and star clusters towards the C-cloud p. 147

Stringent upper limits to the solid NH3 abundance towards W 33A from near-IR spectroscopy with the Very Large Telescope p. 169

Small-scale structure of the galactic cirrus emission p. 177

The molecular condensations ahead of Herbig-Haro objects - II. A theoretical investigation of the HH 2 condensation p. 187

Reduction of chemical networks - I. The case of molecular clouds p. 197

Stellar structure and evolution

Understanding the LMXB X2127+119 in M 15 - II. The UV data p. 211

Time-resolved infrared spectroscopy of WZ Sge during superoutburst: Evidence for spiral waves in the accretion disc p. 219

Probing drifting and nulling mechanisms through their interaction in PSR B0809+74 p. 223

Periodicities in rotation and DM of PSR B1557–50 p. 231

Eclipsing binary millisecond pulsar PSR J1740-5340 – evolutionary considerations and observational test p. 237

HR diagram and asteroseismic analysis of models for β Hydri p. 243

Simultaneous uvby photometry of the new δ Sct-type variable HD 205 p. 253

Stellar rotation: Evidence for a large horizontal turbulence and its effects on evolution p. 263

Oscillations in the PMS δ Scuti star V346 Ori p. 271

Infrared high angular resolution measurements of stellar sources - VI. Accurate angular diameters of X Cnc, U Ori and Eta Gem p. 275

Stellar atmospheres

Beppo SAX observations of CF Tucanae and TY Pyxidis p. 279

Line profile variability in the spectra of Oef stars - I. BD + 60° 2522 p. 287

Dust in brown dwarfs - II. The coupled problem of dust formation and sedimentation p. 297

Doppler imaging of stellar surface structure - XIX. The solar-type components of the close binary Coronae Borealis p. 315

The Sun

On variation of the latitudinal structure of the solar convection zone p. 329

Celestial mechanics and astrometry

Testing general relativity by micro-arcsecond global astrometry p. 337

Atomic, molecular, and nuclear data

Radiative lifetime and oscillator strength determinations in Sm III p. 343

Astronomical instrumentation

The Brera Multi-scale Wavelet ROSAT HRI source catalogue p. 351

A search for period changes in δ Scuti stars with the super-LOTIS sky patrol system p. 365

Calibration of NAOS and CONICA static aberrations - Application of the phase diversity technique p. 373

Calibration of NAOS and CONICA static aberrations - Experimental results p. 385

Stringent upper limits to the solid NH₃ abundance towards W 33A from near-IR spectroscopy with the Very Large Telescope p. 169