Concept information
Preferred term
Stellar rotation
Definition
- The spinning of a star about its axis, due to its angular momentum. Stars do not necessarily rotate as solid bodies, and their angular momentum may be distributed non-uniformly, depending on radius or latitude. Thus the equator of the star can rotate at a different angular velocity than the higher latitudes. These differences in the rate of rotation within a star may have a significant role in the generation of a stellar magnetic field. (en)
Broader concept
- Stellar properties (en)
Narrower concepts
- Gravity darkening (en)
- Radiative braking (en)
Contributor
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1629
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