Free access Common overabundance of 3He in high-energy solar particles    p. L1 J. Torsti, J. Laivola and L. Kocharov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031090 Abstract Full HTML PDF (216 KB) PS (260 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Improvements to existing transit detection algorithms and their comparison    p. L5 B. Tingley DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031138 Abstract Full HTML PDF (70.5 KB) PS (165 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Far infra-red emission from NGC 7078: First detection of intra-cluster dust in a globular cluster    p. L9 A. Evans, M. Stickel, J. Th. van Loon, S. P. S. Eyres, M. E. L. Hopwood and A. J. Penny DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031139 Abstract Full HTML PDF (125 KB) PS (255 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Entropy scaling in galaxy clusters: Insights from an XMM-Newton observation of the poor cluster A1983    p. 1 G. W. Pratt and M. Arnaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030844 Abstract Full HTML PDF (598 KB) PS (1.00 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Can microlensing explain the long-term optical variability of quasars?    p. 17 E. Zackrisson, N. Bergvall, T. Marquart and P. Helbig DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030895 Abstract Full HTML PDF (227 KB) PS (100 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Non-radial motion and the NFW profile    p. 27 M. Le Delliou and R. N. Henriksen DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030922 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.68 MB) PS (809 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The diffuse X-ray background    p. 39 A. M. Sołtan DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030949 Abstract Full HTML PDF (74.6 KB) PS (40.4 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Measuring Ωm using clusters evolution    p. 43 A. Del Popolo DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030954 Abstract Full HTML PDF (117 KB) PS (79.2 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Galaxy and hot gas distributions in the z = 0.52 galaxy cluster RBS 380 from CHANDRA and NTT observations    p. 51 R. Gil-Merino and S. Schindler DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030963 Abstract Full HTML PDF (560 KB) PS (984 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Optical luminosity functions of the Abell galaxy cluster ABCG 209 at z = 0.21    p. 57 A. Mercurio, M. Massarotti, P. Merluzzi, M. Girardi, F. La Barbera and G. Busarello DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030971 Abstract Full HTML PDF (312 KB) PS (164 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A search for Low Surface Brightness galaxies in the near-infrared - II. Arecibo H I line observations    p. 67 D. Monnier Ragaigne, W. van Driel, K. O'Neil, S. E. Schneider, C. Balkowski and T. H. Jarrett DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030694 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.50 MB) PS (556 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The formation of broad emission line regions in supernova-QSO wind interactions - II. 2D calculations    p. 79 J. M. Pittard, J. E. Dyson, S. A. E. G. Falle and T. W. Hartquist DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030767 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.18 MB) PS (1.62 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A limit on nuclear activity in Leo A    p. 95 E. J. A. Meurs DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030772 Abstract Full HTML PDF (222 KB) PS (253 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The narrow line region of Ark 564    p. 101 M. Contini, A. Rodríguez-Ardila and S. M. Viegas DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030893 Abstract Full HTML PDF (107 KB) PS (62.8 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Distances to nearby galaxies around IC 342    p. 111 I. D. Karachentsev, M. E. Sharina, A. E. Dolphin and E. K. Grebel DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030912 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.30 MB) PS (2.55 MB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access An intense and broad Fe K line observed in the X-ray luminous quasar Q 0056-363 with XMM-Newton    p. 119 D. Porquet and J. N. Reeves DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030950 Abstract Full HTML PDF (183 KB) PS (112 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access NTT infrared imaging of star cluster candidates towards the central parts of the Galaxy    p. 127 C. M. Dutra, S. Ortolani, E. Bica, B. Barbuy, M. Zoccali and Y. Momany DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030944 Abstract Full HTML PDF (830 KB) PS (673 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Pismis 20: One or two clusters?    p. 135 A. M. Orsatti, E. I. Vega and H. G. Marraco DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030919 Abstract Full HTML PDF (122 KB) PS (85.8 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Stellar density distribution in the NIR on the Galactic plane at longitudes 15–27 deg. Clues for the Galactic bar?    p. 141 S. Picaud, A. Cabrera-Lavers and F. Garzón DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030935 Abstract Full HTML PDF (101 KB) PS (615 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Results from a near infrared search for emission-line stars in the Inner Galaxy: Spectra of new Wolf-Rayet stars    p. 153 N. L. Homeier, R. D. Blum, A. Pasquali, P. S. Conti and A. Damineli DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030989 Abstract Full HTML PDF (572 KB) PS (542 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The effect of scattering on the structure and SED of protoplanetary disks    p. 161 C. P. Dullemond and A. Natta DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030734 Abstract Full HTML PDF (224 KB) PS (121 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access WR bubbles and He II emission    p. 171 Y. Nazé, G. Rauw, J. Manfroid, Y.-H. Chu and J.-M. Vreux DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030847 Abstract Full HTML PDF (472 KB) PS (52.8 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access G107.5-1.5, a new SNR discovered through its highly polarized radio emission    p. 187 R. Kothes DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030853 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.25 MB) PS (650 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Steps toward interstellar silicate mineralogy - VII. Spectral properties and crystallization behaviour of magnesium silicates produced by the sol-gel method    p. 193 C. Jäger, J. Dorschner, H. Mutschke, Th. Posch and Th. Henning DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030916 Abstract Full HTML PDF (569 KB) PS (419 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the structure and kinematics of nebulae around LBVs and LBV candidates in the LMC    p. 205 K. Weis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030921 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.50 MB) PS (4.15 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Kinetic temperatures in the Orion Bar    p. 231 W. Batrla and T. L. Wilson DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030905 Abstract Full HTML PDF (195 KB) PS (166 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Deep optical observations of the supernova remnant G 78.2+2.1    p. 237 F. Mavromatakis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030955 Abstract Full HTML PDF (786 KB) PS (1.81 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The stellar content of OMC 2/3    p. 245 M. Nielbock, R. Chini and S. A. H. Müller DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030961 Abstract Full HTML PDF (670 KB) PS (791 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Kinematical structure of the circumstellar environments of galactic B[e]-type stars    p. 257 F.-J. Zickgraf DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030999 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.48 MB) PS (573 KB) References Online Material SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On the calibration of the COBE/IRAS dust emission reddening maps    p. 287 C. M. Dutra, A. V. Ahumada, J. J. Clariá, E. Bica and B. Barbuy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030980 Abstract Full HTML PDF (1.01 MB) PS (281 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Grey extinction in the solar neighbourhood?    p. 297 W. Skórzyński, A. Strobel and G. A. Galazutdinov DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030998 Abstract Full HTML PDF (539 KB) PS (2.26 MB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Spectroscopy of the growing circumstellar disk in the δ Scorpii Be binary    p. 305 A. S. Miroshnichenko, K. S. Bjorkman, N. D. Morrison, J. P. Wisniewski, N. Manset, H. Levato, M. Grosso, E. Pollmann, C. Buil and D. C. Knauth DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030965 Abstract Full HTML PDF (337 KB) PS (310 KB) References Tables at CDS SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access VLT/ISAAC H-band spectroscopy of embedded massive YSOs    p. 313 T. R. Kendall, W. J. de Wit and J. L. Yun DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030600 Abstract Full HTML PDF (382 KB) PS (506 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The proper motion and energy distribution of the isolated neutron star RX J0720.4–3125    p. 323 C. Motch, V. E. Zavlin and F. Haberl DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030802 Abstract Full HTML PDF (374 KB) PS (183 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Differential rotation and hydrodynamic stability of hot neutron stars    p. 331 V. Urpin DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030917 Abstract Full HTML PDF (69.0 KB) PS (44.7 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access A study of the Mg II 2796.34 Å emission line in late–type normal and RS CVn stars    p. 337 D. Cardini, A. Cassatella, M. Badiali, A. Altamore and M.-J. Fernández-Figueroa DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030913 Abstract Full HTML PDF (256 KB) PS (110 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access The X-ray spectrum of the black hole candidate GX339-4 in a low state    p. 347 A. Corongiu, L. Chiappetti, F. Haardt, A. Treves, M. Colpi and T. Belloni DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030923 Abstract Full HTML PDF (329 KB) PS (162 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access XMM-Newton observations of the nitrogen-rich Wolf-Rayet star WR 1    p. 353 R. Ignace, L. M. Oskinova and J. C. Brown DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20031024 Abstract Full HTML PDF (580 KB) PS (209 KB) References SIMBAD record NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access Time series of high resolution photospheric spectra in a quiet region of the sun - I. Analysis of global and spatial variations of line parameters    p. 363 K. Puschmann, M. Vázquez, J. A. Bonet, B. Ruiz Cobo and A. Hanslmeier DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030979 Abstract Full HTML PDF (990 KB) PS (3.94 MB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access UBV photometry of the asteroid 44 Nysa    p. 379 F. A. Tupieva DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030663 Abstract Full HTML PDF (75.6 KB) PS (296 KB) References NASA ADS Abstract Service

Free access On transformation between international celestial and terrestrial reference systems    p. 387 P. Bretagnon and V. A. Brumberg DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20030911 Abstract Full HTML PDF (112 KB) PS (70.4 KB) References Tables at CDS NASA ADS Abstract Service