Fundamental Parameters of Massive Stars
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We discuss the determination of fundamental parameters of ‘normal’ hot, massive OB-type stars, namely temperatures, luminosities, masses, gravities and surface abundances. We also present methods used to derive properties of stellar winds – mass-loss rates and wind velocities from early-type stars.
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