NASA's TESS and Kepler Unveil Stellar 'Polka Dots' and Star Spot Insights
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NASA Science (.gov)
Scientists have developed a new model called StarryStarryProcess that uses data from NASA's TESS and Kepler missions to map star spots on distant stars, improving understanding of stellar activity and aiding in the study of exoplanet atmospheres and habitability, with potential applications for upcoming missions like NASA's Pandora.