70 Virginis b

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Ownership: UCP
System: 70 Virginis
Type: Gas Giant
Temperature: 480 K
Location: 59 LY from Sol system, Alpha Quadrant

The planet is sometimes referred to as Goldilocks.

Conditions

Due to the relatively low temperature at the orbit of Goldilocks, clouds are unlikely to form. The planet is monotonous blue in colour.

Orbital parameters

Orbit time: 117 days
Orbit distance: 0.48 AU (72 million km)

Because of the planets' massive gravity, Goldilocks has more than a hundred moons of various sizes; some are larger than standard planets. The gravity of Goldilocks will easily capture, or alter the course of objects' passing too close. Despite its uncommon orbit the moons around the planet are suitable for life; Unfortunately this won't survive the expansion of the parent star, 70 Virginis.