An Extreme example of a Delta Scuti Type Variable (Recently Confirmed) At roughly 57 times the luminosity of the Sun, but 2.14 times it's Mass, this star would have been given type A0III if not for the Fact it was on an unstable section of the HR Strip. Due to having a 236 KMPS rotational velocity, its shape has been deformed giving a 18.3% wider equatorial radius than polar. Due to the cooler surface and less hydrogen fusing taking place at its equator (due to the extreme rotation making fusion difficult) it appears cooler and dimmer there. But we see it pole on, the brightest area. This star is close to beingnthe rare Ae type star, but however isnt, as stars going 90% of breakup are able to make diskes of their own material.
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