Developments in physics of massive stars

Abstract

New constraints on stellar models are provided by large surveys of massive stars, interferometric observations and asteroseismology. After a review of the main results so far obtained, we present new results from rotating models and discuss comparisons with observed features. We conclude that rotation is a key feature of massive star physics.

13 pages, 10 figures, IAU Symp. 250, Massive stars as Cosmic Engines, F. Bresolin, P.A. Crowther, J. Puls Eds

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