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In this chapter we sketch the importance of eclipsing binaries for the determination of fundamental stellar data. We discuss the conditions under which eclipsing binary light curve data enable astronomers to derive stellar masses and other parameters. Finally, we provide the foundation for understanding eclipsing binary models based on equipotential surfaces.
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Kallrath, J., Milone, E.F. (1999). Introduction. In: Eclipsing Binary Stars. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-3128-6_1
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