Nurstin was rocky and gas-covered. It was the third planet of the Bissillirus system which was located in the Trax sector. A number of mining colonies were established by Messert Mines Corporation around the planet during the last century of the Galactic Republic. Its red atmosphere was discovered by Arnoth Draenell to have brilliant flashes of light sparkling its face, and it was later discovered to be rich in Corthel and Cortheum.