Benecia is a binary star system, located in the galaxy's Alpha Quadrant, in or near the boundaries of the space claimed by the Federation government. Benecia consisted of two type K stars locked in orbital system. This system was the home of a number of planets, including the third planet Benecia III. This binary system was in the general vicinity of Zibal, Beta Aurigae, Lambda Ursae Majoris and Starbase 11. (ST reference: Star Charts)