<![CDATA[io9: fyrine iv]]> http://tags.lifehacker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: fyrine iv]]> http://io9.com/tag/fyrineiv http://io9.com/tag/fyrineiv <![CDATA[Top Ten Most Realistic Planets in Science Fiction]]> One of the worst examples of unrealistic science in movies is the overly simple alien planet. Oftentimes, our heroes will visit the desert planet, or the Irish planet. But the best extraterrestrial worlds in science fiction are the ones with variety and a realistic ecosystem. They have cities as well as countryside, and a range of environments. Here's our guide to the most realistic — and interesting — planets in science fiction.

Miranda

Mongo

Vulcan

Naboo

Zanak

Ring World

Tollana

Krypton

Fyrine IV

Camazotz

]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5015534&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Fyrine IV]]> Fyrine IV from Enemy Mine is a tough planet, but the payoff for living there is a bigger understanding of our universe and overcoming anti-alien racism. Sure, it has meteor showers and you sleep on rocks. But there's a variety of flora and fauna, including crazy animal life and rock pools. And more importantly, it has seasons. We actually see the planet's climate change as Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. hang out there.

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