Absolute dimensions of eclipsing binaries. I - The early-type detached system QX Carinae

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Astronomical Spectroscopy, Eclipsing Binary Stars, Stellar Motions, Stellar Spectrophotometry, B Stars, Chemical Composition, Light Curve, Orbital Elements, Radial Velocity, Radii, Stellar Evolution, Stellar Mass, Stellar Temperature

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New radial velocities determined from high-dispersion coudé spectrograms and new uvby light curves have been analysed to yield accurate absolute dimensions of the double-lined B2 V eclipsing binary QX Car (HD 86118). The masses and radii have been determined to an accuracy of ≡1.5%. Absolute magnitudes and other relevant astrophysical parameters are also given. The orbital eccentricity is appreciable and previous photometry showed significant apsidal motion. Combining all the data, a well-determined period for the apsidal motion, U = 354 ± 4 yr and a density concentration coefficient log k2 = -2.07 ± 0.05, are determined.

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