Mariah is a star system, a binary star located in the space of the galaxy's Alpha Quadrant, near the borders of the Cardassian Union. This binary consists of two type F white stars in the general vicinity of Dreon, Valeria and Inkaria. Mariah's system was the location of a number of planets, including the fourth planet, Mariah IV. (DS9 episode: "Dramatis Personae", ST reference: Star Charts)