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This red giant star has starspots larger than the entire sun

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Sunspots are temporarily darkened areas on the surface of the sun, which are the result of intense magnetic fields generated through the movement of materials within the sun.

Astronomers have been keeping track of starspot activity on a red giant star called XX Trianguli .

The irregular behaviour of its starspots suggests its interior may have more chaotic dynamics than our own star's.