Star spots are regions on the surface of a star that are cooler and darker than the surrounding areas, similar to sunspots on the Sun. They are caused by magnetic field fluctuations and can provide valuable insights into stellar magnetic activity and rotation cycles.

Star Spots

Regions on the surface of a star

Cooler and darker areas

Surrounding areas

Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the Sun's photosphere that appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas due to reduced surface temperature caused by magnetic activity. They are crucial indicators of solar activity and are linked to solar cycles, influencing space weather and terrestrial climate patterns.

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