Recently, cite{asensio_2_asensio_mn07} pointed out that the near-IR line of Mn I at 15262.702 Å provides a new diagnostic window for exploring the magnetism of the quiet Sun. In contrast with previously considered Mn I lines located at visible wavelengths this near-IR line has the advantage that the shape of its intensity profile is very sensitive

We report evidence for dynamically significant rotation in the globular cluster systems of two luminous Virgo dwarf ellipticals, VCC1261 and VCC1528. Including previous results for VCC1087, the globular cluster systems of all three Virgo dwarf ellipticals studied in detail to date exhibit v rot/σlos>1. Taking the rotation seen in the globular

Based on observations obtained with UVES at VLT Kueyen 8.2 m telescope in programme 073.D-0473(A).

Of the 342 planets so far discovered orbiting other stars, 58 `transit' the stellar disk, meaning that they can be detected through a periodic decrease in the flux of starlight. The light from the star passes through the atmosphere of the planet, and in a few cases the basic atmospheric composition of the planet can be estimated. As we get closer

We report the discovery of burst oscillations from the intermittent accretion-powered millisecond pulsar (AMP) HETE J1900.1-2455, with a frequency ~1 Hz below the known spin frequency. The burst oscillation properties are far more similar to those of the non-AMPs and Aql X-1 (an intermittent AMP with a far lower duty cycle), than those of the AMPs

Available from the Minor Planet Center.