Vulcan (planet)

Vulcan is a Class M planet in the Vulcan system and homeworld of the humanoid Vulcans, a founding member of the United Federation of Planets.

The planet is located "a little over" 16 light years from Earth. It has no moons, but appears to have close planetary companions

Planetary Features

Vulcan has a considerably higher gravity and thinner atmosphere than Earth. Its climate is generally harsh, with most of the surface consisting of large deserts or mountain ranges, along with scattered small seas. Desert areas are prone to large amounts of heat, light and electrical sand fire storms.

There are several tourist attractions on Vulcan, including active volcanos, ancient ruins, and lava fields. When Charles Tucker visited the planet in 2154, he didn't know which site he would look at first.

Other points of interest include religious sites such as the Temple of Amonak, the Temple of T'Panit and the T'Karath Sanctuary.

Appendices

Background

• The Vulcan system is the star 40 Eridani A.
• Nine Vulcan seasons are equal to 2.8 Earth years. This would make Vulcan's year 456 ± 33 Earth days long.