Benéich

Benéich is a fictional celestial body featured in the "Starfarer's Almanac" series. It is depicted as a gas giant located in the Kepler-186 system, renowned for its unusually vibrant auroras. These auroras are a result of intense interactions between Benéich's powerful magnetic field and charged particles from its parent star, Kepler-186.

The planet's atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with trace amounts of methane and ammonia contributing to its distinctive coloration. Benéich possesses a complex ring system, though it is considerably less substantial than that of Saturn. Several moons orbit Benéich, with the largest, named Aethel, being a significant focus in some "Starfarer's Almanac" narratives due to its potential for harboring subsurface oceans.

Interstellar explorers have noted Benéich for its breathtaking visual phenomena, making it a popular, albeit hazardous, destination for astrophotographers and independent survey crews. The planet's turbulent weather patterns and extreme radiation levels make direct atmospheric entry and sustained habitation impossible with current technology. Research vessels frequently monitor Benéich from orbit, studying its magnetosphere and atmospheric dynamics.