It is a pretty fantastic sun. This feels like an odd question, but do you not have a sun?
The name doesn't sound familiar to me, but my brother might be a more reliable source of information there since I just got back this week. I'm sorry I don't personally have a better answer for you.
And I hate to tell you that Jules Verne has been dead since 1905, though with all the people showing up you just might find someone who knew him. It's kind of crazy like that here right now.
By the way, I'm Allison. If you need anything else, I can try to be more help.