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Explosive Events and the Evolution of the Photospheric Magnetic Field
DOI: 10.1086/592065 Bibcode: 2008ApJ...687.1398M

Muglach, K.

Transition region explosive events have long been suggested as direct signatures of magnetic reconnection in the solar atmosphere. In seeking further observational evidence to support this interpretation, we study the relation between explosive events and the evolution of the solar magnetic field as seen in line-of-sight photospheric magnetograms.…

2008 The Astrophysical Journal
SOHO 12
Interpretation of high rate dust measurements with the Cassini dust detector CDA
DOI: 10.1016/j.pss.2007.11.022 Bibcode: 2008P&SS...56..378K

Kempf, Sascha

For two years the cosmic dust analyser (CDA) onboard the Cassini spacecraft has been exploring the dust environment of Saturn [Srama, R., Kempf, S., Moragas-Klostermeyer, G., Helfert, S., Ahrens, T. J., Altobelli, N., Auer, S., Beckmann, U., Bradley, J.G., Burton, M., Dikarev, V.V., Economou, T., Fechtig, H., Green, S.F., Grande, M., Havnes, O., H…

2008 Planetary and Space Science
Cassini 12
From Titan’s tholins to Titan’s aerosols: Isotopic study and chemical evolution at Titan’s surface
DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2007.08.006 Bibcode: 2008AdSpR..42...48N

Szopa, Cyril; Cernogora, Guy; Raulin, François +5 more

In the present work, we focused on the possible isotopic fractionation of carbon during the processes involved in the formation of Titan’s tholins. We present the first results obtained on the 12C/13C isotopic ratios measured on Titan’s tholins synthesized in laboratory with cold plasma discharges. Measurements of isotopic ra…

2008 Advances in Space Research
Huygens 12
XMM-Newton Observations of IGR J00291+5934: Signs of a Thermal Spectral Component during Quiescence
DOI: 10.1086/595867 Bibcode: 2008ApJ...689L.129C

Stella, Luigi; Campana, Sergio; D'Avanzo, Paolo +1 more

We present X-ray observations of the transient accretion-powered millisecond pulsar IGR J00291+5934 during quiescence. IGR J00291+5934 is the first source among accretion-powered millisecond pulsars to show signs of a thermal component in its quiescent spectrum. Fitting this component with a neutron star atmosphere or a blackbody model we obtain s…

2008 The Astrophysical Journal
XMM-Newton 12
Influence of Compton scattering on the broad-band X-ray spectra of intermediate polars
DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361:200810119 Bibcode: 2008A&A...491..525S

Werner, K.; Poutanen, J.; Falanga, M. +1 more

Context: The majority of cataclysmic variables observed in the hard X-ray energy band are intermediate polars where the magnetic field is strong enough to channel the accreting matter to the magnetic poles of the white dwarf. A shock above the stellar surface heats the gas to fairly high temperatures (10-100 keV). The post-shock region cools mostl…

2008 Astronomy and Astrophysics
INTEGRAL 12
Bayesian Analysis of Solar Oscillations
DOI: 10.1086/588751 Bibcode: 2008ApJ...681..672M

Kucera, T.; Marsh, M. S.; Ireland, J.

A Bayesian probability-based approach is applied to the problem of detecting and parameterizing oscillations in the upper solar atmosphere for the first time. Due to its statistical origin, this method provides a mechanism for determining the number of oscillations present, gives precise estimates of the oscillation parameters with a self-consiste…

2008 The Astrophysical Journal
SOHO 12
Probing solar and stellar interior dynamics and dynamo
DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2007.05.023 Bibcode: 2008AdSpR..41..830K

Kosovichev, Alexander G.

Solar and stellar activity is a result of complex interaction between magnetic field, turbulent convection and differential rotation in a star’s interior. Magnetic field is believed to be generated by a dynamo process in the convection zone. It emerges on the surface forming sunspots and starspots. Localization of the magnetic spots and their evol…

2008 Advances in Space Research
SOHO 12
Solar Origin of the Radio Attributes of a Complex Type III Burst Observed on 11 April 2001
DOI: 10.1007/s11207-008-9189-5 Bibcode: 2008SoPh..249..337R

Klein, K. -L.; Kaiser, M. L.; Bougeret, J. -L. +4 more

We report here on the solar origin of distinctive radiation characteristics observed for a decametric type III solar radio burst that was associated with a major solar flare and CME on 11 April 2001. The associated decimeter (Ondřejov) and meter (Potsdam) wavelength emissions, as well as the GOES soft X-ray lightcurve, suggest that there were two …

2008 Solar Physics
SOHO 12
The nearest X-ray emitting protostellar jet (HH 154) observed with Hubble
DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361:200809347 Bibcode: 2008A&A...484..389B

Liseau, R.; Micela, G.; Bonito, R. +4 more

Context: The jet coming from the YSO binary L1551 IRS5 is the closest astrophysical jet known. It is therefore a unique laboratory for studies of outflow mechanisms and of the shocks occurring when expanding material hits the ambient medium as well as of how the related processes influence the star- (and plane…

2008 Astronomy and Astrophysics
eHST 12
First analyses of planar magnetic structures associated with the Halloween 2003 events from the Earth to Voyager 1 at 93 AU
DOI: 10.1029/2007JA012699 Bibcode: 2008JGRA..113.5102I

Intriligator, Devrie S.; Horbury, Timothy S.; Rees, Adam

We perform the first analyses of planar magnetic structures beyond 5 AU. We also perform the first analyses of planar magnetic structures associated with the Halloween 2003 solar events. Our analyses show that planar magnetic structures (PMS) are associated with the interplanetary manifestation of the Halloween 2003 solar events over a wide range …

2008 Journal of Geophysical Research (Space Physics)
Ulysses 12