Altair (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Altair

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An artist's rendition of Altair, a star that spins so quickly it stretches at its equator. Astronomers have now captured an image of Altair with such fine detail that variations can be seen on the star's surface.

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Zina Deretsky, National Science Foundation

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