The planet was known to have a thin atmosphere, but did not appear to have any native plants or animals. There was no water present on the surface, and surface was mainly flat with occasional rock formations. Both Vartos and a second moon was visible from the ground.
In 44 ABY, reporter Madhi Vaandt rendezvoused on this moon with a Bothan under the pseudonym Blink, a member of the Freedom Flight to find out more about the organization.