Fornax
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Fornax was a planet in the Glythe Sector, well known throughout the galaxy as being home to the Fire Rings of Fornax, which was sometimes used as an expression. From a distance, the planet seemed to be surrounded by five rings of fire.
The rings were actually large solar prominences that encircled the planet, attracted to it by its close proximity to the system's star. The Fire Rings were one of the natural wonders of the galaxy and not only attracted tourists wanting to view their beauty, but also daredevil young pilots who risked their lives to fly through the Rings. One such pilot was a young Han Solo.
[edit] Behind the scenes
Fornax is the name of a real constellation in the Milky Way.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Republic: Infinity's End (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope novel (First mentioned)
- Rookies: Rendezvous (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars 4: In Battle with Darth Vader (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Rebellion
- Lando Calrissian: Idiot's Array (Mentioned only)
