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Stellar rotation

Stellar rotation is the angular motion of a star about its axis. The rate of rotation can be measured from the spectrum of the star, or by timing the movements of active features on the surface.

Measurement, Degenerate stars & Physical effects

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Measurement

Physical effects

Rotation braking

Close binary systems

Degenerate stars

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Stellar rotation

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Stellar rotation

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Stellar rotation → angular motion of a star about its axis

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star rotation angular velocity stars rate mass magnetic momentum stellar field equator rotational result wind rotating also equatorial however gravitational

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Stellar rotationis aangular motion of a star about its axis0.90text
starspotsinstance ofThe more detailed information gathered by this means allows the effects of microturbulence to be distinguished from rotation.If a star displays magnetic surface activity0.80text
then these features can be tracked to estimate the rotation rateinstance ofThe more detailed information gathered by this means allows the effects of microturbulence to be distinguished from rotation.If a star displays magnetic surface activity0.80text
the Sun when the angular velocity varies with latitudeinstance ofFor a star to be stable the rotational velocity must be below this value.Differential rotationSurface differential rotation is observed on stars0.80text
the Sun when the angular velocity varies with latitudeinstance ofDifferential rotationSurface differential rotation is observed on stars0.80text
the T6 brown dwarf WISEPC J112254.73instance ofthe discovery of rapidly rotating brown dwarfs0.80text

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