rapidly rotating star

C47116
concept

A rapidly rotating star is a stellar object that spins at a high angular velocity, often leading to an oblate shape, strong equatorial mass loss, and enhanced magnetic and surface activity compared to more slowly rotating stars.

Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
rapid rotator 1

Instances (2)

Instance Via concept surface
Vega (star)
surface form: Vega
rapid rotator
Altair