A whirling dervish

Richard Gray ()
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Richard Gray: Appalachian State University

Nature, 2006, vol. 440, issue 7086, 873-874

Abstract: Vega is a fundamental reference star for astronomers. But it seems that our perceptions of it have been misconceived — rather than spinning slowly, the star is a rapid rotator seen pole-on.

Date: 2006
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