this star has a stellar classification of a3 iv–vn, showing a spectrum with traits intermediate between an a-type main-sequence star and an evolving subgiant star. the 'n' suffix indicates "nebulous" absorption lines due to rapid rotation. it is about 400 million years old with a high projected rotational velocity of 243 km/s. this rate of spin is giving the star an oblate shape with a pronounced equatorial bulge that is an estimated 28% wider than the polar radius.