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Letter from the Board of Directors of Astronomy & Astrophysics p. E9

G. Meynet

Published online: 13 August 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078348

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Stellar population synthesis of post-AGB stars: the s-process in MACHO 47.2496.8 p. L1

A. Bonačić Marinović, M. Lugaro, M. Reyniers and H. Van Winckel

Published online: 17 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078055

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25143 Itokawa: direct detection of the current decelerating spin state due to YORP effect p. L5

K. Kitazato, M. Abe, M. Ishiguro and W.-H. Ip

Published online: 16 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078149

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Discs of planetary-mass objects in Orionis p. L9

M. R. Zapatero Osorio, J. A. Caballero, V. J. S. Béjar, R. Rebolo, D. Barrado y Navascués, G. Bihain, J. Eislöffel, E. L. Martín, C. A. L. Bailer-Jones, R. Mundt et al. (2 more)

Published online: 17 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20078116

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Astrophysical processes

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Pulsar kicks and γ-ray burst p. 1

X. H. Cui, H. G. Wang, R. X. Xu and G. J. Qiao

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077200

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Gas stripping in galaxy clusters: a new SPH simulation approach p. 5

P. Jáchym, J. Palouš, J. Köppen and F. Combes

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066442

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In search of an unbiased temperature estimator for statistically poor X-ray spectra p. 21

A. Leccardi and S. Molendi

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077290

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Spatial clustering in the ESO-Sculptor survey: two-point correlation functions by galaxy type at redshifts 0.1–0.5 p. 29

V. de Lapparent and E. Slezak

Published online: 12 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077150

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Constraining scalar-tensor quintessence by cosmic clocks p. 51

S. Capozziello, P. K. S. Dunsby, E. Piedipalumbo and C. Rubano

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077827

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The formation of spiral arms and rings in barred galaxies p. 63

M. Romero-Gómez, E. Athanassoula, J. J. Masdemont and C. García-Gómez

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077504

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Model colour-magnitude diagrams of elliptical galaxies p. 77

C. Ikuta

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054788

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Eight more ultra luminous X-ray candidates unmasked p. 87

C. M. Gutiérrez and M. López-Corredoira

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077513

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Transient X-ray emission from normal galactic nuclei p. 93

A. Y. L. Wong, Y. F. Huang and K. S. Cheng

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077222

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Chemical evolution of the Small Magellanic Cloud based on planetary nebulae p. 101

T. P. Idiart, W. J. Maciel and R. D. D. Costa

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077674

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A search for ultra-compact dwarf galaxies in the Centaurus galaxy cluster p. 111

S. Mieske, M. Hilker, A. Jordán, L. Infante and M. Kissler-Patig

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077631

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The AMIGA sample of isolated galaxies - V. Quantification of the isolation p. 121

S. Verley, S. Leon, L. Verdes-Montenegro, F. Combes, J. Sabater, J. Sulentic, G. Bergond, D. Espada, E. García, U. Lisenfeld and S. C. Odewahn

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077481

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Galactic structure, stellar clusters, and populations

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Globular clusters of the Local Group – statistical classification p. 131

Tanuka Chattopadhyay and Asis Kumar Chattopadhyay

Published online: 12 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066945

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The evolution of interstellar clouds in a streaming hot plasma including heat conduction p. 141

W. Vieser and G. Hensler

Published online: 06 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20042120

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Spitzer-IRAC GLIMPSE of high-mass protostellar objects - I. Infrared point sources and nebulae p. 155

M. S. N. Kumar and J. M. C. Grave

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077103

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The Hα stellar and interstellar emission in the open cluster NGC 6910 p. 163

J. Kubát, D. Korčáková, A. Kawka, A. Pigulski, M. Šlechta and P. Škoda

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077171

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Collisional processes and size distribution in spatially extended debris discs p. 169

P. Thébault and J.-C. Augereau

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077709

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Star formation in Perseus - III. Outflows p. 187

J. Hatchell, G. A. Fuller and J. S. Richer

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066467

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Optical and infrared properties of V1647 Orionis during the 2003–2006 outburst - I. The reflection nebula p. 199

D. Fedele, M. E. van den Ancker, M. G. Petr-Gotzens, N. Ageorges and P. Rafanelli

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077724

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Optical and infrared properties of V1647 Orionis during the 2003–2006 outburst - II. Temporal evolution of the eruptive source p. 207

D. Fedele, M. E. van den Ancker, M. G. Petr-Gotzens and P. Rafanelli

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077725

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The magnetic field topology in the reconnecting pulsar magnetosphere p. 219

I. Contopoulos

Published online: 18 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077167

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A precessing accretion disc in the intermediate polar XY Arietis? p. 225

A. J. Norton and K. Mukai

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077761

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Hall drift of axisymmetric magnetic fields in solid neutron-star matter p. 233

A. Reisenegger, R. Benguria, J. P. Prieto, P. A. Araya and D. Lai

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077874

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UV flux distributions of γ Doradus stars p. 241

M. Gerbaldi, R. Faraggiana and E. Caffau

Published online: 18 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20065958

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A comprehensive analysis of the cool RCB star DY Persei p. 247

L. Začs, S. Mondal, W. P. Chen, A. F. Pugach, F. A. Musaev and O. Alksnis

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066923

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Sporadic long-term variability in radio activity from a brown dwarf p. 257

A. Antonova, J. G. Doyle, G. Hallinan, A. Golden and C. Koen

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077231

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The correlation between soft and hard X-rays component in flares: from the Sun to the stars p. 261

C. Isola, F. Favata, G. Micela and H. S. Hudson

Published online: 09 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077643

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Are collisions with neutral hydrogen important for modeling the second solar spectrum of Ti I and Ca II? p. 269

M. Derouich, J. Trujillo Bueno and R. Manso Sainz

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077424

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Properties of sunspot moats derived from horizontal motions p. 277

M. Sobotka and T. Roudier

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077552

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Flare magnetic reconnection and relativistic particles in the 2003 October 28 event p. 283

C. Li, Y. H. Tang, Y. Dai, C. Fang and J.-C. Vial

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066966

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Influence of seeing effects on cloud model inversions p. 287

K. Tziotziou, P. Heinzel and G. Tsiropoula

Published online: 16 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077825

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Extreme value theory and the solar cycle p. 293

A. Asensio Ramos

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077574

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Outflow velocity of the O⁺⁵ ions in polar coronal holes out to 5 R p. 299

D. Telloni, E. Antonucci and M. A. Dodero

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077083

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The timing of relativistic proton acceleration in the 20 January 2005 flare, and other papers p. 309

G. M. Simnett

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20053503e

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Planets and planetary systems

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Light curves and colours of the faint Uranian irregular satellites Sycorax, Prospero, Stephano, Setebos, and Trinculo p. 311

M. Maris, G. Carraro and M. G. Parisi

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066927

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A novel L-band imaging search for giant planets in the Tucana and β Pictoris moving groups p. 321

M. Kasper, D. Apai, M. Janson and W. Brandner

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077646

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Roche lobe effects on the atmospheric loss from “Hot Jupiters” p. 329

N. V. Erkaev, Yu. N. Kulikov, H. Lammer, F. Selsis, D. Langmayr, G. F. Jaritz and H. K. Biernat

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066929

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Evidence for dust accumulation just outside the orbit of Venus p. 335

C. Leinert and B. Moster

Published online: 02 July 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20077682

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Astronomical instrumentation

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Arcfinder: an algorithm for the automatic detection of gravitational arcs p. 341

G. Seidel and M. Bartelmann

Published online: 26 June 2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20066097

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