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Fundamental stellar parameters derived from the evolutionary tracks

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The surface gravities and radii of stars are calculated for different MK spectral types using the masses of stars determined from their evolutionary tracks in the HR diagram and the most reliable values of effective temperatures and absolute bolometric magnitudes. MK spectral types are calibrated in absolute visual magnitudes using the studies ofM v published since 1965. The calibration of MK types in temperatures is based on the newest investigations including the results both from the ultraviolet and the infrared. The obtained masses, gravities, and the mass-luminosity relationship show reasonable agreement with independent observational data.

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Straižys, V., Kuriliene, G. Fundamental stellar parameters derived from the evolutionary tracks. Astrophys Space Sci 80, 353–368 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00652936

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