Free access Discovery of water vapor megamaser emission from Mrk 1419 (NGC 2960): An analogue of NGC 4258?    p. L23 C. Henkel, J. A. Braatz, L. J. Greenhill and A. S. Wilson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021297 Abstract Full HTML PDF (236 KB) PS (316 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Detection of abundant solid CO in the disk around CRBR 2422.8-3423    p. L27 W. F. Thi, K. M. Pontoppidan, E. F. van Dishoeck, E. Dartois and L. d'Hendecourt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021353 Abstract Full HTML PDF (193 KB) PS (528 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The mass profile of A1413 observed with XMM–Newton: Implications for the M–T relation    p. 375 G. W. Pratt and M. Arnaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021032 Abstract Full HTML PDF (681 KB) PS (1.38 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Spectroscopy of the neighboring massive clusters Abell 222 and Abell 223    p. 395 J. P. Dietrich, D. I. Clowe and G. Soucail DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021195 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.63 MB) PS (1.44 MB) References Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access GMRT and VLA observations of HI and OH from the Seyfert galaxy Mrk 1    p. 405 A. Omar, K. S. Dwarakanath, M. Rupen and K. R. Anantharamaiah DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021152 Abstract Full HTML PDF (433 KB) PS (652 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Stellar envelopes as sources of broad line region emission: New possibilities allowed    p. 415 G. Torricelli-Ciamponi and P. Pietrini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021159 Abstract Full HTML PDF (525 KB) PS (198 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Unabsorbed Seyfert 2 galaxies    p. 435 F. Panessa and L. Bassani DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021161 Abstract Full HTML PDF (352 KB) PS (161 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access VLT observations of metal-rich extra galactic HIIregions - I. Massive star populations and the upper end of the IMF    p. 443 M. Pindao, D. Schaerer, R. M. González Delgado and G. Stasińska DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021178 Abstract Full HTML PDF (505 KB) PS (213 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The mass function of the Arches cluster from Gemini adaptive optics data    p. 459 A. Stolte, E. K. Grebel, W. Brandner and D. F. Figer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021118 Abstract Full HTML PDF (644 KB) PS (3.89 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access CCD photometry of young open clusters - I. The double cluster h and Persei    p. 479 G. Capilla and J. Fabregat DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021200 Abstract Full HTML PDF (634 KB) PS (372 KB) References Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Detection of compact objects by means of gravitational lensing in binary systems    p. 489 G. M. Beskin and A. V. Tuntsov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021150 Abstract Full HTML PDF (726 KB) PS (430 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Magnetic activity in the young solar analog LQ Hydrae - I. Active longitudes and cycles    p. 505 S. V. Berdyugina, J. Pelt and I. Tuominen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021179 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.78 MB) PS (912 KB) References Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access COMPTEL upper limits for the Co -ray emission from SN1998bu    p. 517 R. Georgii, S. Plüschke, R. Diehl, G. G. Lichti, V. Schönfelder, H. Bloemen, W. Hermsen, J. Ryan and K. Bennett DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021133 Abstract Full HTML PDF (254 KB) PS (330 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the effect of discrete numbers of stars in chemical evolution models    p. 525 M. Cerviño and M. Mollá DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021120 Abstract Full HTML PDF (257 KB) PS (123 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access PSR B 1706-44 and the SNR G 343.1-2.3 as the remnants of a cavity supernova explosion    p. 533 D. C.-J. Bock and V. V. Gvaramadze DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021143 Abstract Full HTML PDF (234 KB) PS (438 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Infrared spectral classification of normal stars    p. 539 A. M. Heras, R. F. Shipman, S. D. Price, Th. de Graauw, H. J. Walker, M. Jourdain de Muizon, M. F. Kessler, T. Prusti, L. Decin, B. Vandenbussche and L. B. F. M. Waters DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021124 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.48 MB) PS (591 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Broad-band X-ray measurements of the black hole candidate XTE J1908+094    p. 553 J. J. M. in 't Zand, J. M. Miller, T. Oosterbroek and A. N. Parmar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021123 Abstract Full HTML PDF (313 KB) PS (261 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The young intermediate-mass stellar object AFGL 490 – A disk surrounded by a cold envelope    p. 561 K. Schreyer, Th. Henning, F. F. S. van der Tak, A. M. S. Boonman and E.F. van Dishoeck DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021160 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.31 MB) PS (2.21 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The multiple frequencies of the δ Scuti star V350 Peg    p. 585 J. Vidal-Sáinz, P. Wils, P. Lampens and E. García-Melendo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021145 Abstract Full HTML PDF (506 KB) PS (159 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Circular polarization of water masers in the circumstellar envelopes of late type stars    p. 589 W. H. T. Vlemmings, P. J. Diamond and H. J. van Langevelde DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021166 Abstract Full HTML PDF (792 KB) PS (282 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Identification of non-radial pulsation modes in the close-binary β Cephei star ν Centauri    p. 603 C. Schrijvers and J. H. Telting DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021154 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.11 MB) PS (602 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access UBVJHKLM photometry and modeling of R Coronae Borealis    p. 617 B. F. Yudin, J. D. Fernie, N. R. Ikhsanov, V. I. Shenavrin and G. Weigelt DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021162 Abstract Full HTML PDF (727 KB) PS (426 KB) References Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access PX Andromedae: Superhumps and variable eclipse depth    p. 625 V. Stanishev, Z. Kraicheva, H. M. J. Boffin and V. Genkov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021163 Abstract Full HTML PDF (2.27 MB) PS (1.20 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Subaru optical observations of the old pulsar PSR B0950+08    p. 633 S. V. Zharikov, Yu. A. Shibanov, A. B. Koptsevich, N. Kawai, Y. Urata, V. N. Komarova, V. V. Sokolov, S. Shibata and N. Shibazaki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021155 Abstract Full HTML PDF (664 KB) PS (572 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the minimum radius of strange stars with crust    p. 641 J. L. Zdunik DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021177 Abstract Full HTML PDF (175 KB) PS (92.8 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Quasi-molecular lines in Lyman wings of cool DA white dwarfs - Application to observations of G231–40    p. 647 G. Hébrard, N. F. Allard, I. Hubeny, S. Lacour, R. Ferlet and A. Vidal-Madjar DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021141 Abstract Full HTML PDF (278 KB) PS (121 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The EUVE point of view of AD Leo    p. 653 J. Sanz-Forcada and G. Micela DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021158 Abstract Full HTML PDF (588 KB) PS (192 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the chaotic rotation of planetary satellites: The Lyapunov spectra and the maximum Lyapunov exponents    p. 663 I. I. Shevchenko and V. V. Kouprianov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021147 Abstract Full HTML PDF (560 KB) PS (1.21 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Polarization statistics of extra-solar systems    p. 675 F. Tamburini, S. Ortolani and A. Bianchini DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021151 Abstract Full HTML PDF (126 KB) PS (142 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The mineral composition and spatial distribution of the dust ejecta of NGC 6302    p. 679 F. Kemper, F. J. Molster, C. Jäger and L. B. F. M. Waters DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021119 Abstract Full HTML PDF (881 KB) PS (569 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer () observations of emitting and absorbing gas in the Local Interstellar Chimney    p. 691 B. Y. Welsh, S. Sallmen, D. Sfeir, R. L. Shelton and R. Lallement DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021165 Abstract Full HTML PDF (298 KB) PS (305 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The 1.3-year and 156-day periodicities in sunspot data: Wavelet analysis suggests a common origin    p. 701 N. A. Krivova and S. K. Solanki DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021063 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.13 MB) PS (1.45 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Theoretical study of the collisional depolarization and of the Hanle effect in the Na I D2 line observed on the solar limb    p. 707 B. Kerkeni and V. Bommier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021217 Abstract Full HTML PDF (536 KB) PS (210 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Lunar numerical theory and determination of parameters k2, δM from analysis of LLR data    p. 717 E. Yu. Aleshkina DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021149 Abstract Full HTML PDF (144 KB) PS (121 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Excitation and ionization of sodium in meteoroid impacts on the Moon    p. 723 A. Carbognani and G. Cremonese DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021148 Abstract Full HTML PDF (126 KB) PS (79.1 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Quasi-linear theory of Cherenkov-drift instability: Application for radio pulsars    p. 729 D. Shapakidze, G. Melikidze and G. Machabeli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021098 Abstract Full HTML PDF (222 KB) PS (180 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Magnetoconvection and dynamo coefficients - II. Field-direction dependent pumping of magnetic field    p. 735 M. Ossendrijver, M. Stix, A. Brandenburg and G. Rüdiger DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021224 Abstract Full HTML PDF (568 KB) PS (224 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Erratum Erratum: Stokes parameters of resonance lines scattered by a moving, magnetic medium - Theory of the two-level atom    p. 747 N.-E. Raouafi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021240 Abstract Full HTML PDF (62.2 KB) PS (44.6 KB) NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A note on gravitational wave lensing    p. 749 F. De Paolis, G. Ingrosso, A. A. Nucita and A. Qadir DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021258 Abstract Full HTML PDF (118 KB) PS (78.6 KB) References Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Atomic data from the IRON Project - LI. Electron impact excitation of Fe IX    p. 753 P. J. Storey, C. J. Zeippen and M. Le Dourneuf DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20021091 Abstract Full HTML PDF (338 KB) PS (215 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service