Astronomy and Astrophysics ISSN: 1432-0746 Table of Contents Volume 332 Number 1 (1998) Letters to the Editor Intraday variability of BL Lacertae in the great 1997 outburst R. Nesci, M. Maesano, E. Massaro, F. Montagni, G. Tosti, and M. Fiorucci Astron. Astrophys. 332, P L1-L4 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (202 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (158 KB) Helical structures in a Rosette elephant trunk Per Carlqvist, Helmuth Kristen, and Gösta F. Gahm Astron. Astrophys. 332, P L5-L8 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1965 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (10394 KB) The identification of the transient X-ray pulsar Cepheus X-4 with a Be/X-ray binary J.M. Bonnet-Bidaud and M. Mouchet Astron. Astrophys. 332, P L9-L12 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (420 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1572 KB) Millimetre detection of GRB 970508 M. Bremer, T.P. Krichbaum, T.J. Galama, A.J. Castro-Tirado, F. Frontera, J. Van Paradijs, I.F. Mirabel, and E. Costa Astron. Astrophys. 332, P L13-L16 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (253 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (181 KB) The Brightest Carbon Stars C.A. Frost, R.C. Cannon, J.C. Lattanzio, P.R. Wood, and M. Forestini Astron. Astrophys. 332, P L17-L20 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (469 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (848 KB) On the possibility of curvature radiation from radio pulsars H. Lesch, A. Jessner, M. Kramer, and T. Kunzl Astron. Astrophys. 332, P L21-L24 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (172 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (185 KB) Cosmology Microlensing towards the Small Magellanic Cloud EROS 2 first year survey N. Palanque-Delabrouille, C. Afonso, J.N. Albert, J. Andersen, R. Ansari, É. Aubourg, P. Bareyre, F. Bauer, J.P. Beaulieu, A. Bouquet, S. Char, X. Charlot, F. Couchot, C. Coutures, F. Derue, R. Ferlet, J.F. Glicenstein, B. Goldman, A. Gould, D. Graff, M. Gros, J. Haissinski, J.C. Hamilton, D. Hardin, J. de Kat, É. Lesquoy, C. Loup, C. Magneville, B. Mansoux, J.B. Marquette, É. Maurice, A. Milsztajn, M. Moniez, O. Perdereau, L. Prévot, C. Renault, J. Rich, M. Spiro, A. Vidal-Madjar, L. Vigroux, and S. Zylberajch The EROS collaboration Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 1-9 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2149 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (398 KB) Extragalactic astronomy Large bent jets in the inner region of CSSs F. Mantovani, W. Junor, M. Bondi, W. Cotton, R. Fanti, L. Padrielli, G.D. Nicolson, and E. Salerno Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 10-18 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (340 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (214 KB) Age and metallicity of star clusters in the Magellanic Clouds J.A. de Freitas Pacheco, B. Barbuy, and T. Idiart Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 19-24 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (149 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (133 KB) Near-infrared photometry and optical spectroscopy of IRAS sources in the Small Magellanic Cloud M.A.T. Groenewegen and J.A.D.L. Blommaert Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 25-32 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (309 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (151 KB) The kinematically peculiar cores of the Coma cluster early-type galaxies NGC 4816 and IC 4051 D. Mehlert, R.P. Saglia, R. Bender, and G. Wegner Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 33-45 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (859 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (481 KB) IR spectra of young Magellanic Cloud clusters and starburst galaxies: constraints on the temperature of red supergiants and new estimates of metallicity in young stellar populations E. Oliva and L. Origlia Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 46-54 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (650 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (375 KB) The Galactic X-ray halo J. Pietz, J. Kerp, P.M.W. Kalberla, W.B. Burton, Dap Hartmann, and U. Mebold Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 55-70 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1356 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1354 KB) Near infrared observations of the Local Arm C. Porcel, F. Garzón, J. Jiménez-Vicente, and E. Battaner Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 71-76 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (431 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (246 KB) Galactic structure and dynamics The galactic dynamo effect due to Parker-shearing instability of magnetic flux tubes. III. The fast dynamo model M. Hanasz and H. Lesch Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 77-87 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (288 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (189 KB) Potentials for the central parts of a barred galaxy N.D. Caranicolas Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 88-92 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (226 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (128 KB) Stellar clusters and associations HST/WFPC2 observation of the core of M 3: Blue objects and the position of the radio source M. Laget, F.R. Ferraro, B. Paltrinieri, and F. Fusi Pecci Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 93-101 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (838 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (892 KB) Formation, structure and evolution of stars Period changes in both modes of RRd stars in M 15 M. Paparó, S.M. Saad, B.Szeidl, Z. Kolláth, M.S. Abu Elazm, and M.A. Sharaf Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 102-110 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (772 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (287 KB) Radio pulsar microstructure at 1.41 and 4.85 GHz Ch. Lange, M. Kramer, R. Wielebinski, and A. Jessner Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 111-120 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (212 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (162 KB) The Vela X-1 pulse-averaged spectrum as observed by BeppoSAX M. Orlandini, D. Dal Fiume, F. Frontera, G. Cusumano, S. Del Sordo, S. Giarrusso, S. Piraino, A. Segreto, M. Guainazzi, and L. Piro Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 121-126 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (320 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (193 KB) Unified stellar models and convection in cool stars Jan Bernkopf Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 127-134 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (271 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (150 KB) Modelling intermediate age and old stellar populations in the Infrared A. Bressan, G.L. Granato, and L. Silva Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 135-148 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (536 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (312 KB) Activity cycles in UX Arietis M. Massi, J. Neidhöfer, G. Torricelli-Ciamponi, and F. Chiuderi-Drago Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 149-154 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (553 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (353 KB) Rotation modulation or/and pulsation in o Andromedae. I. The photometric results of an international multisite multitechnique campaign J.P. Sareyan, S. Gonzalez-Bedolla, G. Guerrero, J. Chauville, L. Huang, J.X. Hao, Z.H. Guo, S.J. Adelman, D. Briot, and M. Alvarez Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 155-164 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (611 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (268 KB) The SIGMA pulse profiles of GX 1+4: four years of monitoring P. David, P. Laurent, M. Denis, J. Paul L. Bouchet, J.-P. Roques, E. Jourdain, G. Vedrenne, M. Gilfanov, M. Churazov, R.A. Sunyaev, N. Khavenson, B. Novikov, I. Chulkov, and A. Kuznetzov Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 165-172 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (287 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (155 KB) Formation and evolution of binary neutron stars S.F. Portegies Zwart and L.R. Yungelson Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 173-188 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (443 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (203 KB) Evidence for massive white dwarfs in the M 31 supersoft sources P. Kahabka Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 189-193 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (224 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (124 KB) A search for gamma rays above 0.5 TeV from the southern radio pulsar PSR1706-44 G.P. Rowell, S.A. Dazeley, P.G. Edwards, J.R. Patterson, and G.J. Thornton Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 194-198 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (195 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (128 KB) A BeppoSAX LECS observation of the super-soft X-ray source Cal 83 A.N. Parmar, P. Kahabka, H.W. Hartmann, J. Heise, and B.G. Taylor Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 199-203 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (164 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (111 KB) Mixing processes during the evolution of red giants with moderate metal deficiencies: the role of molecular-weight barriers Corinne Charbonnel, Jeffery A. Brown, and George Wallerstein Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 204-214 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (339 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (224 KB) The age of the most nearby star A. Weiss and H. Schlattl Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 215-223 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (300 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (196 KB) Stellar atmospheres Metal abundances of A-type stars in galactic clusters. II. Pleiades, Coma Berenices, Hyades, and Praesepe A. Hui-Bon-Hoa and G. Alecian Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 224-234 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (208 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (151 KB) Turbulence amplification in the atmosphere of pulsating stars: a first approach D. Gillet, J.F. Debiève, A.B. Fokin, and S. Mazauric Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 235-244 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (480 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (261 KB) The line-driven instability in Sobolev approximation A. Feldmeier Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 245-250 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (154 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (117 KB) Radio observations of stellar winds from early type stars S. Scuderi, N. Panagia, C. Stanghellini, C. Trigilio, and G. Umana Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 251-267 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (602 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (406 KB) On the inner envelope of the Be star Cassiopeiae Ph. Stee, F. Vakili, D. Bonneau, and D. Mourard Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 268-272 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (211 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (143 KB) Diffuse matter in space (including H II regions and planetary nebulae) Optical properties of carbonaceous dust analogues C. Jäger, H. Mutschke, and Th. Henning Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 291-299 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1011 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (6209 KB) Planetary nebulae with DENIS. Capabilities for imaging nebulae S. Kimeswenger, F. Kerber, M. Roth, M. Dennefeld, B. de Batz, J. Borsenberger, L. Capoani, E. Copet, E. Deul, N. Epchtein, T. Forveille, P. Fouqué, J. Hron, F. Lacombe, T. Le Bertre, S. Pau, J. C. Renault, D. Rouan, M. Schultheis, and D. Tiphène Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 300-306 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (738 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (393 KB) First results of an unbiased H2 survey for protostellar jets in Orion A Thomas Stanke, Mark J. McCaughrean, and Hans Zinnecker Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 307-313 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (966 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1259 KB) The Sun CO and IRAS observations of the Chamaeleon molecular clouds F. Boulanger, L. Bronfman, T.M. Dame, and P. Thaddeus Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 273-290 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2459 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (21019 KB) Waves in a convective atmosphere: 1D periodical model Y.D. Zhugzhda Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 314-324 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (267 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (165 KB) A statistical approach to the investigation of fine structure of solar prominences S. Pojoga, A.G. Nikoghossian, and Z. Mouradian Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 325-338 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (312 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (290 KB) Grand minima and equatorial symmetry breaking in axisymmetric dynamo models John M. Brooke, Jaan Pelt, Reza Tavakol, and Andrew Tworkowski Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 339-352 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2432 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1451 KB) Interactions between nested sunspots. II. A confined X1 flare in a delta-type sunspot V. Gaizauskas, C.H. Mandrini, P. Démoulin, M.L. Luoni, and M.G. Rovira Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 353-366 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1666 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (8044 KB) Structure of a photoionization layer in the solar chromosphere J.F. McKenzie, G.V. Sukhorukova, and W.I. Axford Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 367-373 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (451 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (323 KB) The solar system CO and IRAS observations of the Chamaeleon molecular clouds F. Boulanger, L. Bronfman, T.M. Dame, and P. Thaddeus Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 273-290 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2459 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (21019 KB) From interstellar dust to comets: the extended CO source in comet Halley J. Mayo Greenberg and Aigen Li Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 374-384 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (260 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (172 KB) Physical and chemical processes CO and IRAS observations of the Chamaeleon molecular clouds F. Boulanger, L. Bronfman, T.M. Dame, and P. Thaddeus Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 273-290 (1998). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2459 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (21019 KB) Acoustic emission and corrugational instability of shocks modified by strong particle acceleration M. Mond and L. O'C. Drury Astron. Astrophys. 332, P 385-390 (1998). 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