Name: Helium White Rhino
Type: Planetary
Galmap Ref: Ooch Chrea US-U d2-21
Desc: Planet 2 of this system is an Helium Gas Giant. Prior to discovery of this object, the only other examples of this type of body - in the entire explored galaxy - were in system 52 Herculis. Explorers were asked to visit this system to confirm that reports of it were not the result of space madness. The Helium Gas Giant is so rare that it can be compared with the white rhino of old earth, which dwindled to a single animal when facing extinction. Only time will tell if the Helium White Rhino goes extinct.
Please note that these bodies are often confused with 'Helium-RICH Gas Giants' which are not nearly as rare. Explorers should also note that as of April 3005, Universal Cartographic's "Codex" information system incorrectly identifies "Helium-Rich Gas Giants" as "Helium Gas GIants", and vice-versa.
First discovery of this body is attributed to Cmdr Joe 2016. Pictures and additional confirmation were provided by Cmdr. Spid3r.
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This entry was added directly to the GMP.