
Mayuko Mori
Postdoctoral researcher · Astrobiology Centre · 1 episode on Growing Worlds
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19 January 2026
How star spots trick astronomers: a chat with Dr Mayuko Mori
Explore the dark side of stars with Dr Mayuko Mori, a postdoctoral researcher at the Astrobiology Centre in Tokyo. Listen as hosts Jeni and Lorenzo chat with Mayuko about star spots and their significance in exoplanet characterisation. These cooler, darker areas on the surface of a star can lead to potentially misleading discoveries, and therefore, expanding our understanding is crucial for enhancing our knowledge of other worlds. However, it is not just for the pros! Dr Mori calls out to amateur astronomers to get involved in star-spot research. Tune in to discover more about these dark areas of stars, what they mean for exoplanet observations and how you can get involved!
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