In this paper, we intend to explain the behaviour of the evolved double-lined eclipsing binary TZ Fornacis on the basis of tidal evolution derived from standard theories and the use of modern internal structure stellar models. TZ For is a binary system with a period of 75.7days and a circular orbit, in which the less massive component (1.95Msun_)

White-light images, centered at λ6708A, were obtained at the Swedish Solar Telescope, La Palma, on occasion of the 1994 May 10 partial solar eclipse. From the recorded information, 5 frames showing several pores together with the moon's limb were selected for detailed photometric analysis. The observed intensity profile of the moon's limb projected

We present evidence for a morphological segregation of early-type galaxies with different isophote shapes in the Virgo cluster. Comparing local projected densities around galaxies, we find that, independently of their classification as elliptical or lenticular, galaxies with boxy isophotes are located in local density enhancements, while galaxies

We present the results of a 6 month monitoring campaign of Mkn 876, a low luminosity quasar with M_abs_=~-24. High resolution spectroscopy and direct imaging in the Johnson filters B, V, R, I was carried out in the first half of 1990. Line and continuum light curves are presented. Mkn 876 showed a decrease of 17% in the continuum over the whole

Major axis rotation curves and velocity dispersions profiles, extending out to about one effective radius, are presented for 15 ellipticals and S0's out of the photometric sample of Fornax cluster galaxies studied by Caon et al. (1994). A brief description of the spectroscopic and photometric characteristics of each galaxy is provided, together

Linear, quadratic, and square root limb-darkening coefficients have been computed by means of least squares fits to model atmospheres by Kurucz (1991) with the main purpose of facilitating the analysis of light curves of eclipsing binaries. Results are compared with previously published values using the same or different models and various fitting