von Zeipel theorem
type: Concept
related: Stellar rotation

Radiative braking
type: Concept
broader: Stellar rotation

Stellar properties
type: Concept
narrower: Stellar rotation

Stellar rotation
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
related: Solar rotation
related: von Zeipel theorem
narrower: Radiative braking
narrower: Gravity darkening
type: Concept
modified: 2020-11-24T17:24:35.632Z
modified: 2020-11-19T16:21:21.675Z
broader: Stellar properties
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.

Gravity darkening
type: Concept
broader: Stellar rotation

Solar rotation
type: Concept
related: Stellar rotation