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Theory of stellar distortion by fast rotators

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 September 2015

F. Espinosa Lara
F. Espinosa Lara*
Affiliation:
Space Research Group, University of Alcalá, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Spain
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Abstract

Rotation has a strong influence in the structure of stars. The centrifugal force caused by rotation produces a deformation of the star that also affects the profile of brightness at its surface, this is known as gravity darkening. In this chapter we will construct a simple model to predict the shape and surface brightness of a rotating star.

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