Taranis I

Taranis I is a mesoplanet in the unclaimed Taranis system. The closest planet to its sun, temperatures on Taranis I are sometimes high enough to warp hulls. In 2559, the planet came to fame when a new review of survey data captured in the wake of the system's discovery revealed what appeared to be a Human face carved into its northern surface. Nicknamed the "Face of Taranis," this anomaly created a brief cultural craze that eventually led to a privately-funded investigatory expedition. Reports confirmed that the so-called face was actually a mountain range that had been photographed in an unusual position. Public interest dissipated shortly after.