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Example of a stellar photosphere including modulating and non-modulating spots. The model is composed of a polar cap, which does not contribute to light curve modulation, with a projected filling factor δ0, and an equatorial small spot with a maximum projected filling factor δM. F(⋅) is the brightness of each surface element.

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