Arrakis (/ ə ˈ r ɑː k ɪ s /) [1] —informally known as Dune and later called Rakis—is a fictional desert planet featured in the Dune series of novels by Frank Herbert.

Arrakis (/əˈrɑːkɪs/), also known as "Dune", and later "Rakis" after the fall of God Emperor Leto Atreides II, was a harsh desert planet located on the far edge of the Old Imperium in the …

Apr 23, 2024 · Arrakis — the central planet in Frank Herbert's Dune series — is a planet covered in desert. The environment on Arrakis — the desert planet central to Frank Herbert’s epic...

Mar 8, 2024 · Frank Herbert’s Dune is epic sci-fi storytelling with an environmental message at its heart. The novels and movies are set on the desert planet of Arrakis, which various characters …

Nov 5, 2021 · Arrakis is a harsh, arid planet covered almost entirely in deserts filled with rock formations and sand dunes. These rolling mounts are what give the eponymous Dune its …

Jun 12, 2020 · The planet Arrakis is the central setting in the first novel of Frank Herbert's Dune series. Here's what you need to know about the location.

Apr 1, 2019 · Arrakis is the third planet of the star Canopus, located 313.74 ly from the Imperial Capital on Kaitain (310 ly from Old Earth). Canopus is an ancient star, a white giant, having …

Jun 12, 2020 · The planet Arrakis is the central setting in the first novel of Frank Herbert's Dune series. Here's what you need to know about the location.

Feb 18, 2024 · Was Dune’s Arrakis inspired by Mars? At first sight, you might think Arrakis is similar to Mars – it also has no liquid water available, no seas or oceans on the surface, and …

Arrakis is a desolate desert planet of vast wastes and no bodies of water. desert storms can strip flesh from bone in minutes. The only habitable areas on Arrakis are within 60 degrees latitude …