Editing Planet Phateon (section)

= About the Planet: =
About the Sun(s):  Sol<br>
About the Moon(s):  Eridanos is a fairly small moon that is a very light amber in color. The moon was nearly vaporized when Phaeton exploded. The only remaining fragment is the asteroid known as 2685 Masursky. Eridanos became uninhabitable several centuries before Phaeton was destroyed. It’s people relocated to Phaeton and currently live on the continent of Tramestru.<br>
Any other celestial bodies:  none, though when the planet exploded, it became the Asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. <br>
Average distance from its Sun:  504 million km <br>
Main Terrain:  Phaeton is very rocky with very little in the way of forested areas. The older mountain ranges (Mt. Helios, Maktorill mountains, Ikinis Mountains, Valeguard mountains, ) were formed primarily by overthrusting and are composed primarily of sedimentary rock. The mountains support coniferous forests<br>
The younger ranges (Mt. Arenis, Dushann, Ildra, Mt, Qior, Nialou mountains, the Strael mountains, and the Andymyen mountains) were formed by uplifting. These mountains are cored with granite. <br>
About the Soil:  Most of the soil in the mountain valleys is good for growing. It’s a chocolate brown color. The higher up in the mountains you go, the lighter the soil become and the less things can be grown. It becomes quite soft and unsuited to growing anything but the hardy grass that the mountain goats eat. The soil in the marshalands and swamps is only good for growing a grain that resembles wild rice. <br>
The Waters: Phaeton’s oceans are significantly shallower than Earth’s. There are three oceans: Nestron, Phalaethri, and Devrani. Additionally, there are three seas: Jotheran, Yerren, and the Shilon pass. The Shanostre Sea is an inland sea.<br>
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Largest known Surface Feature:  Mt. Helios is the tallest mountain on the planet at 4,267 meters (13999.343 feet) in height. It is considered very difficult to climb as climbers have only made it to the peak 3 times in recorded history.  <br>