The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review· 2012Q1· Review
Interferometric observations of rapidly rotating stars
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Short summary
Optical interferometry now allows direct observation of rotationally distorted stellar photospheres at sub-milliarcsecond scales, revealing latitude dependencies of radius, temperature, and energy transport.
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Key points
- Optical interferometry enables direct observation of stellar photospheres at sub-milliarcsecond scales.
- Rotationally distorted photospheres reveal latitude dependencies in stellar radius, temperature, and energy transport.
- These observations are revising fundamental concepts in spectroscopy, stellar evolution, and exoplanet detection.
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Abstract
Optical interferometry provides us with a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of stellar structure and evolution. Through direct observation of rotationally distorted photospheres at sub-milliarcsecond scales, we are now able to characterize latitude dependencies of stellar radius, temperature structure, and even energy transport. These detailed new views of stars are leading to revised thinking in a broad array of associated topics, such as spectroscopy, stellar evolution, and exoplanet detection. As newly advanced techniques and instrumentation mature, this topic in astronomy is poised to greatly expand in depth and influence.
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