Havor

Havor is a fictional planet located in the Cygnus X-1 system, as depicted in the science fiction novel "The Andromeda Strain" by Michael Crichton. In the narrative, Havor is a celestial body characterized by its unusual atmospheric composition and geological features. The planet's environment is described as extreme, with conditions that are inhospitable to most known forms of life. Its discovery and study are central to the scientific premise of the novel, which explores the potential for extraterrestrial microbial life and the implications of its introduction to Earth.

The scientific expedition featured in "The Andromeda Strain" is dispatched to investigate a satellite that has crashed near Havor. The mission's primary objective is to determine the origin of a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that has been brought back to Earth. While the novel focuses on the biological and epidemiological aspects of the alien pathogen, Havor itself serves as the backdrop and origin point for this threat. The details provided about Havor are consistent with its role as a unique and scientifically intriguing location within the fictional universe. Its existence and properties are a key element in establishing the credibility of the novel's scientific concepts.