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Old 19-06-2011, 11:31 AM
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Mass, luminosity, spectral class, orbital characteristics etc etc. Depends on each system and what type of EB it is. In most cases, the primary will be the larger star. But in some, the secondary will be larger due to its advanced evolutionary stage, but it won't be as massive or not necessarily more luminous. Though in some cases it can be more luminous.
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