Overview
PI-839 is a solitary Type A0V White Main Sequence Star located within the NGC 185 galaxy. Known for its brilliant white hue and moderate temperature range, PI-839 stands out due to its distinctive lack of planetary bodies or notable celestial companions. Despite its relative youth—estimated to be only 500 million years old—the star exhibits stable luminosity and energy output, making it an anomaly among stars of similar classification.
PI-839 serves as a significant navigational point in Sector 17-6B, often used by long-range probes and exploratory vessels traversing the outer fringes of the NGC 185 galaxy. Its isolated position within the galactic region and lack of a planetary system make it a prime candidate for future astroengineering projects and potential artificial habitat development.
Planets
No planets currently orbit PI-839. However, its stable gravitational field and high metallicity suggest the potential for planet formation in the future. Observations have noted faint protoplanetary disk activity approximately 3 AU from the star, indicating the early stages of planetary accretion. The lack of mature planets around the star is thought to be a result of either a recent cataclysmic event, such as a collision with a rogue celestial body, or a delayed planetary development phase.
Despite its current lack of planets, PI-839 has been flagged for future observation due to its suitable conditions for artificial habitat construction. In the absence of natural planetary bodies, various factions and corporations have proposed the idea of establishing Orbital Habitat Clusters (OHCs) in stable Lagrange points around the star.