Astronomy and Astrophysics ISSN: 1432-0746 Table of Contents Volume 327 Number 3 (1997) Letters to the Editor A BeppoSAX observation of the Crab Pulsar (PSR B0531+21) T. Mineo, G. Cusumano, A. Segreto, E. Massaro, D. Dal Fiume, S. Giarrusso, A. Matteuzzi, L. Nicastro, and A.N. Parmar Astron. Astrophys. 327, P L21-L24 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (375 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (152 KB) Field brown dwarfs found by DENIS X. Delfosse, C.G. Tinney, T. Forveille, N. Epchtein, E. Bertin, J. Borsenberger, E. Copet, B. de Batz, P. Fouqué, S. Kimeswenger, T. Le Bertre, F. Lacombe, D. Rouan, and D. Tiphène. Astron. Astrophys. 327, P L25-L28 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (290 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1226 KB) Keck HIRES spectra of the brown dwarf DENIS-P J1228.2-1547 E.L. Martí n, G. Basri, X. Delfosse, and T. Forveille Astron. Astrophys. 327, P L29-L32 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (205 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (184 KB) A possible 13.81 d period of the X-ray binary 4U 1700-377 Michael König and Michael Maisack Astron. Astrophys. 327, P L33-L35 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (548 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (496 KB) The optical transient of GRB970228, 16 hours after the burst F. Pedichini, A. Di Paola, L. Stella, R. Buonanno, A. Boattini, G. Gandolfi, E. Costa, M. Feroci, L. Piro, D. Dal Fiume, F. Frontera, L. Nicastro, E. Palazzi, J. Heise, J. in't Zand, and M. Vietri Astron. Astrophys. 327, P L36-L38 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (258 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (463 KB) Cosmology Scale-relativity and quantization of the universe. I. Theoretical framework L. Nottale Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 867-889 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (396 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (328 KB) Patchy intergalactic He II absorption in HE 23474342 The possible discovery of the epoch of He-reionization D. Reimers, S. Köhler, L. Wisotzki, D. Groote, P. Rodriguez-Pascual, and W. Wamsteker Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 890-900 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (525 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (238 KB) Extragalactic astronomy Subarcsec structures in the double nucleus of NGC 6240 disclosed with HST at 370, 430 and 500 nm P. Rafanelli, H. Schulz, C. Barbieri, S. Komossa, U. Mebold, A. Baruffolo, and M. Radovich Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 901-908 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (774 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1105 KB) Photoionization of very high excitation gas in the Circinus galaxy and other active galactic nuclei Luc Binette, Andrew S. Wilson, Alex Raga, and Thaisa Storchi-Bergmann Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 909-920 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (415 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (252 KB) Mergers of galaxies in clusters: Monte Carlo simulation of mass and angular momentum distribution D.S. Krivitsky and V.M. Kontorovich Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 921-929 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (417 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (471 KB) The formation of cD galaxies A. Garijo, E. Athanassoula, and C. García-Gómez Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 930-946 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2347 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (810 KB) Polarization and beaming effect for BL Lacertae objects J.H. Fan, K.S. Cheng, L. Zhang, and C.H. Liu Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 947-951 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (154 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (112 KB) Velocity structure of the dwarf galaxy population in the Centaurus cluster P. Stein, H. Jerjen, and M. Federspiel Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 952-962 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (285 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (192 KB) The surface brightness and distance of Dwingeloo 1 S. Phillipps and J.I. Davies Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 963-965 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (107 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (87 KB) The z-structure of disk galaxies towards the galaxy planes R. de Grijs, R.F. Peletier, and P.C. van der Kruit Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 966-982 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1783 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1145 KB) Galactic structure and dynamics 3D self-consistent N-body barred models of the Milky Way. I. Stellar dynamics R. Fux Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 983-1003 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (2127 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1291 KB) Stellar clusters and associations The stellar distribution of the globular cluster M 55 Simone R. Zaggia, Giampaolo Piotto, and Massimo Capaccioli Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1004-1016 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1770 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (719 KB) Formation, structure and evolution of stars The GO Cygni system: a near contact eclipsing binary H. Rovithis-Livaniou, P. Rovithis, G. Oprescu, A. Dumitrescu, and M.D. Suran Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1017-1022 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (180 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (212 KB) Eclipse maps of the dwarf nova IP Pegasi on the decline from outburst Andreas Bobinger, Keith Horne, Karl-Heinz Mantel, and Sebastian Wolf Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1023-1038 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (4577 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1314 KB) Structure and evolution of low-mass stars Gilles Chabrier and Isabelle Baraffe Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1039-1053 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (506 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (4787 KB) Evolutionary models for metal-poor low-mass stars. Lower main sequence of globular clusters and halo field stars I. Baraffe, G. Chabrier, F. Allard, and P.H. Hauschildt Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1054-1069 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (335 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (3716 KB) The discovery of a new massive O-type close binary:  CMa (HD 57061), based on Hipparcos and Walraven photometry F. van Leeuwen and A.M. van Genderen Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1070-1076 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (267 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (148 KB) A spectroscopic study of the  Scuti star  Puppis P. Mathias, D. Gillet, C. Aerts, and M.G. Breitfellner Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1077-1086 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1000 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (243 KB) On the relation of changes of the period and brightness in the close binaries SW Cygni and U Sagittae Vojtch imon Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1087-1093 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (435 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (277 KB) V 3903 Sagittarii: a massive main-sequence (O7V+O9V) detached eclipsing binary L.P.R. Vaz, N.C.S. Cunha, E.F. Vieira, and M.L.M. Myrrha Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1094-1106 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (611 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (472 KB) A spectroscopic study of the long-period dwarf nova DX Andromedae Albert Bruch, Sonja Vrielmann, Frederic V. Hessman, Alexander Kochsiek, and Thomas Schimpke Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1107-1113 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (245 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (546 KB) Long-term photometric flares patrol (1967-1977) on EV Lacertae: a clear evidence of a longitude concentrated flaring activity in 1970 G. Leto, I. Pagano, C.S. Buemi, and M. Rodonò Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1114-1122 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (340 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (551 KB) Stellar atmospheres Mid-infrared images and models of the Pictoris dust disk E. Pantin, P.O. Lagage, and P. Artymowicz Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1123-1136 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (574 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (941 KB) Abundance analysis of roAp stars. IV. HD-24712 T.A. Ryabchikova, J.D. Landstreet, M.J. Gelbmann, G.T. Bolgova, V.V. Tsymbal, and W.W. Weiss Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1137-1146 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (572 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (349 KB) Circumstellar grains: radiation pressure and temperature distribution P.L. Lamy and J.-M. Perrin Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1147-1154 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (1119 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (621 KB) A numerical simulation of the Wilson-Bappu relationship Q.-Q. Cheng, O. Engvold, and Ø. Elgarøy Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1155-1163 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (334 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (406 KB) Diffuse matter in space (including H II regions and planetary nebulae) Herbig-Haro flows and molecular outflows in the HH 56/57 region Bo Reipurth, M. Olberg, R. Gredel, and R.S. Booth Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1164-1176 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (4669 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (8146 KB) Kinematics and electron temperatures in the core of Orion A T.L. Wilson, L. Filges, C. Codella, W. Reich, and P. Reich Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1177-1184 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (283 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (286 KB) Thackeray's globules in IC 2944 Bo Reipurth, Patrice Corporon, Michael Olberg, and Guillermo Tenorio-Tagle Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1185-1193 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (927 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1669 KB) On the distance to the Chamaeleon I and II associations D.C.B. Whittet, T. Prusti, G.A.P. Franco, P.A. Gerakines, D. Kilkenny, K.A. Larson, and P.R. Wesselius Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1194-1205 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (436 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (561 KB) The ortho and para fractions of molecular hydrogen in protostellar outflows and Herbig-Haro objects Michael D. Smith, Christopher J. Davis, and Alain Lioure Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1206-1214 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (400 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (565 KB) The diffuse interstellar bands at 5797, 6379 and 6613 Å. Ionization properties of the carriers P. Sonnentrucker, J. Cami, P. Ehrenfreund, and B.H. Foing Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1215-1221 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (229 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (240 KB) The Sun Aspects of the solar tachocline J.R. Elliott Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1222-1229 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (375 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (449 KB) Simultaneous temperature and density diagnostics of optically thin plasmas E. Landi and M. Landini Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1230-1241 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (318 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (570 KB) The solar system Meteor stream activity. V. The Quandrantids, a very young stream P. Jenniskens, H. Betlem, M. de Lignie, M. Langbroek, and M. van Vliet Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1242-1252 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (253 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (405 KB) The 1993 south equatorial belt revival and other features in the Jovian atmosphere: an observational perspective F. Moreno, A. Molina, and J.L. Ortiz Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1253-1261 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (820 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (1049 KB) Physical and chemical processes Diffuse gas condensation induced by variations of the ionizing flux Antonio Parravano and Catherine Pech Astron. Astrophys. 327, P 1262-1270 (1997). Abstract Article in HTML | PDF (759 KB) | (gzipped) PostScript (416 KB) © European Southern Observatory (ESO) 1997 Online publication: October 20, 1997 Last change: April 6, 1998 helpdesk@link.springer.de