Rapidly Spinning Star Vega has Cool Dark Equator

This artist’s concept contrasts Vega with our own Sun.

Credit:

J. Aufdenberg and NOAO/AURA/NSF

About the Image

Id:noao0603a
Type:Artwork
Release date:Jan. 10, 2006
Related releases:noao0603
Related announcements:noaoann06003
Size:1650 x 1275 px

About the Object

Category:Stars

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