Alfa 177

Alfa 177 is the second planet in the Alpha Honorus system located inside Federation space.

Location

 * Alpha Honorus system
 * According to the map coordinates provided in The Federation FASA supplement, and adjusting the map orientation, Alfa 177 is located in the Beta Quadrant.

Name(s)

 * Alfa 177

Moon(s)
Alfa 177 has one moon.

Other data

 * Planetary classification: Class M
 * Gravity: 0.95g
 * Diameter: 17,500 kilometres
 * Equatorial circumference: 46,000 kilometres
 * Percent land mass: 90%
 * Length of day: 37 hours

Historical
The USS Enterprise visited this planet in 2266 and conducted a geological survey. A native ore caused a major transporter malfunction when accidentally brought aboard.

Geographical
Alfa 177 is only marginally classified as Class M. It has a thin atmosphere, which combined with its distance from its parent sun, leads to nighttime temperatures reaching as low as -120 degrees Celsisus.

The planet has several rare mineral ores, at least one of which is yellow in color and has unusual magnetic properties.

Zoological
Despite the planet's harsh conditions, some animals have evolved. One of these animals is a non-sentient, horned canine.