Shrine of Talus

The Shrine of Talus is a shrine on the formerly Ancient occupied planet Talus. The shrine emits ionized radiation, most likely from a power source which uses a super-heavy element. The true function of the shrine is unknown, but it can, temporarily, offer relief to a person suffering from Second Childhood. This is because the radiation emitted from the shrine shrinks the parasite that causes Second Childhood as to protect itself from it.

When Rodney McKay was suffering from second childhood, he was taken to the shrine. There, Jennifer Keller was able to operate on him and remove the parasite.