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'''Pol''' is the smallest of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid, like [[Gilly]] and [[Bop]]. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked to [[Jool]]. Landing on pol may be difficult to inexperienced pilots due to the hazardous terrain with mountains, canyons, etc. with 45° drops and jagged rocks, as well as its tiny sphere of influence. <br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|left|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Laythe in the backround.]]<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high, and many kilometers wide. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric or sulfuric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the [[Kerbol]] system, and only [[Eve]]'s moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
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== Reference Frames ==<br />
{{ReferenceFrames|5000|5000|5000|8000|12000|30000|90000|trans-paid=100000}}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 3000 meters, is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity. The surface color ranges from brown over pale yellow to pale green. The colorization may come from colladiom, various ices, phosphorous, sulfuric compounds, iron, arsenic, chromium or carbon. Pol has a smooth surface compared to [[Bop]], despite lower gravity. This suggests volcanic activity that re-paved the surface, or that Pol was formed via low-velocity accretion at relatively low temperatures.<br />
<br />
When terrain scatters are on, Pol's surface is sprinkled with spiky rocks.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png | A successful landing of a user created RCS Lander on Pol.<br />
File:Pol Landing2.png | A map view of Pol contrasted to Jool.<br />
File:Pol Adventure.png | A motion image of a Kerbalnaut enjoying Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File:Pol_800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as of Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin.<br />
File:screenshot101.png | A probe falling down a ridiculously steep hill on Pol.<br />
File:screenshot120.png | A successful landing on Pol.<br />
File:Screenshot132.png | A probe lander looking into a dark, sinister looking mountain spire.<br />
File:Screenshot31.png | Spiky rocks on Pol's surface.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The Incredible Dr. Pol'' on the National Geographic channel.<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10614Pol2013-01-14T14:02:33Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Reference Frames */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=screenshot164.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
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|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08136362001798e19<br />
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[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
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An orbit under 30000 meters (30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity. Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from colladiom, various ices, phosphorous,sulfuric compounds, iron, arsenic,chromium and carbon. Pol would has a smooth surface compared to [[Bop]], despite lower gravity. This suggests volcanic activity that re-paved the surface.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10613Pol2013-01-14T14:02:01Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Surface Texture */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
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|Parent=Jool<br />
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|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
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[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
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An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity. Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from colladiom, various ices, phosphorous,sulfuric compounds, iron, arsenic,chromium and carbon. Pol would has a smooth surface compared to [[Bop]], despite lower gravity. This suggests volcanic activity that re-paved the surface.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Jool&diff=10612Jool2013-01-14T13:58:21Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Gallery */</p>
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|orbecc=0.05<br />
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|orbps=104661360<br />
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'''Jool''' is a [[w:Gas giant|gas giant]] and the sixth planet of the [[Kerbol]] star system. It is the 6th planet from [[Kerbol]], making it one of the harder planets to reach. It is one of the most appealing targets for missions, however, because of its large and complex system of five moons: '''[[Laythe]]''', '''[[Vall]]''', '''[[Tylo]]''', '''[[Bop]]''', and '''[[Pol]]'''. Orbits well-aligned with the orbital plane, and many intersections with moon orbits can easily be captured by a couple moons with little to no ΔV before having to correct your orbit.<br />
<br />
== Atmosphere ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:JoolAtmosphere.png|thumb|right|Aerobraking in Jool's atmosphere.]]<br />
<br />
Although Jool has a radius ten times greater than [[Kerbin]], its [[atmosphere]] begins just twice as high (138.2 km). It is extremely dense, well suited for aerobraking from a high-speed interplanetary intercept. Orbiting just outside the atmosphere will give you a period of 94.7437 minutes, and a speed of 6,785 m/s. You typically do not need to go lower than 60 km to aerobrake.<br />
<br />
In general, the atmospheric pressure on Jool at an altitude expressed in meters is:<br />
: <math>p_j = 15\ e^{-altitude/10000}</math><br />
<br />
[[File:Kerbal_landing_on_jool.png|thumb|right|The effects of landing on Jool's "surface" as a Kerbonaut]]<br />
Closer to the surface, the physics of the game start to break down. Due to its extremely thick atmosphere, terminal velocity is so low that lighter spacecraft will not even need parachutes or retrorockets. It is not impossible to land on its solid surface, though spacecraft are inevitably and invariably devoured by the [[Kraken]]. If a Kerbonaut is put on EVA he will not be destroyed, making one-way sacrificial landings possible. However, as seen near the end of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkeb5-u3-lY this video], the Kerbonaut will start to glitch out and shake uncontrollably. This only happens if you're on time warp 4. The game will later glitch and cut to a black screen with the altimeter going through numbers rapidly. Unless you restart the game, Kerbin's atmosphere will be missing.<br />
|}<br />
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== Natural Satellites ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:JoolLaythe.png|thumb|right|The ocean moon [[Laythe]], about to transit Jool.]]<br />
<br />
Jool has five natural satellites:<br />
* The ocean moon [[Laythe]], currently the only moon possessing an atmosphere, is the closest to Jool and second largest of its moons. Due to its high orbital velocity, it is somewhat challenging to reach. Next to [[Eve]], its size and composition make it the most similar celestial body to [[Kerbin]]<br />
* The ice moon [[Vall]], which is the third largest and second closest. Its orbital path and velocity sit almost exactly between Layth and Tylo.<br />
* The rocky moon [[Tylo]], similar to Kerbin's [[Mun]], although it has similar gravity to [[Kerbin]]. While having the largest SOI, making it easiest to encounter, achieving orbit and landing are exceptionally difficult due to it's large gravity well coupled with lack of atmosphere.<br />
* The captured asteroid [[Bop]], the smallest body orbiting Jool. Due to its distant, erratic orbit and low gravity, it is also challenging to reach.<br />
<br />
*In 0.18, a new moon was added, [[Pol]], named so after a Pollen grain which it resembles. A yellowish/greenish moon, rocky and uneven with tall spiky mountains. It orbits Jool beyond Bop and is around twice as large. An image can be found [http://i.imgur.com/SshEN.png here].<br />
<br />
[[Laythe]], [[Vall]], and [[Tylo]] are in a Laplace resonance, with orbital periods of 1:2:4 respectively. Despite the fact that the moons can easily eclipse both each other and Jool, they do not.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Jool_Descent.png | A probe deep within Jool's atmosphere which is eventually crushed by the extreme pressure.<br />
File:Jool.png | Jool in 0.17.<br />
File:jool_and_moons.jpg | Jool and its moons in 0.17.<br />
File:Screenshot540.png | Low orbit over Jool.<br />
File:screenshot73.png | A Probe that has winglets to steer. Note that as you descend deeper into the atmosphere, it gets harder to move at all, rendering, RCS and winglets useless<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Jool has roughly the same equatorial radius as the planets Earth and Venus.<br />
* The sunsets and sunrises on Jool are a shade of yellowish brown.<br />
<br />
* Like Io, Europa, and Ganymede, Joolean moon have a Laplace resonance 1:2:4<br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Added a new farther out moon named Pol. <br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Planets]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10610Pol2013-01-14T13:56:45Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Surface Texture */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
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|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
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}}<br />
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[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
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| 10,000x<br />
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An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity. Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from colladiom, various ices, phosphorous,sulfuric compounds, iron, arsenic,chromium and carbon.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10609Pol2013-01-14T13:56:14Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Trivia */</p>
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|File=screenshot164.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
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|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
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|mass=1.08136362001798e19<br />
|gravPar=721702080<br />
|sidrot=901902.623531173<br />
|SoI=1042138.89230178<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10588Pol2013-01-13T21:49:45Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Trivia */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=screenshot164.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08136362001798e19<br />
|gravPar=721702080<br />
|sidrot=901902.623531173<br />
|SoI=1042138.89230178<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from coolladiom, various ices, phosphorous,sulfuric compounds, iron, arsenic,chromium and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=User:GrumpyGorlox&diff=10559User:GrumpyGorlox2013-01-11T22:29:31Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: Created page with "== About Me == I am a male twelve year old student named *Mumble Mumble*. For years I have been fascinated with robots, aliens, and, unbelievably, rockets! Don't let my age fo..."</p>
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<div>== About Me ==<br />
I am a male twelve year old student named *Mumble Mumble*. For years I have been fascinated with robots, aliens, and, unbelievably, rockets! Don't let my age fool you though, as I am a perfectly capable human that does not wast away his/hers life on the couch, and shouting on their earpiece while gunning people down on their video game. When I get old enough, I hope to apply at M.I.T. as a student in aerospace engineering. So far, I have read many books, meddled in the art of setting things on fire with gasoline, launched many successful model rockets, have plans to build my first polyesterine powered engine, and have a poster in my bedroom showing the many rockets launched by the US, Soviets, French, Indian, and Japanese.<br />
<br />
== My Contributions == <br />
My purpose here on this wiki forum is to advance the knowledge known about the many [[Celestial Bodies]], as well as make them seem interesting. My favorite [[Moon]] is the [[Captured Asteroid]] [[Pol]]. It is my "adopted" moon, as I contributed this page more than all the other pages combined.</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Eeloo&diff=10538Eeloo2013-01-11T13:57:22Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Gallery */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Dwarf Planet<br />
|File=TinyEeloo.png<br />
|Parent=Kerbol<br />
|smaxis=90,118,858,179<br />
|apoap= 113,549,713,200<br />
|periap= 66,687,926,800<br />
|orbecc= 0.26<br />
|orbinc= 6.15<br />
|anomaly= 4.5<br />
|orbps=156992040<br />
|orbph=43609<br />
|orbv= 3,221.2<br />
|radius=210000<br />
|mass=1.150e21<br />
|gravityv=1.687<br />
|sidrot=19466<br />
|sidv=68.3<br />
|SoI=119087000<br />
|atmosyorn= No<br />
|atmoskPa=0<br />
|atmosh=0<br />
|T-minC=<br />
|T-minK=0.00<br />
|T-maxC=-30<br />
|T-maxK=0.00<br />
|O2yorn= No<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Eeloo''' is a [[w:dwarf planet|dwarf planet]] that was released in {{version|0.18.2}} as a Christmas gift to the KSP community. It is the seventh and farthest planet from [[Kerbol]] most of the time, though its orbit intersects [[Jool]]'s, passing in front of it for a minority of its revolution period. The two planets are also locked in a 3:2 resonance, which, coupled with their different inclinations, ensures they cannot collide.<br />
<br />
Eeloo is has 3.5% more gravity than the [[Mun]] and is very similar in size. Like the Mun, it has no atmosphere. The physical characteristics of Eeloo are most likely an analogue of the ice moon [[w:Enceladus (moon)|Enceladus]], and its orbit is similar to that of [[w:Pluto (dwarf planet)|Pluto]], though both bodies are known to have a tenuous atmosphere.<br />
<br />
There are plans for Eeloo to become the moon of a second gas giant and have an active surface, with ''cryovolcanic'' phenomena.<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/35829-Eeloo-Discussion!?p=398040&viewfull=1#post398040</ref><br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
The surface of Eeloo is relatively smooth and covered in ice, with deep canyons exposing the surface below. The highest points are near the equator and are almost 3.9 km high.<br />
<br />
== Orbits ==<br />
A synchronous orbit is possible, at an altitude of ~683.9 km.<br />
<br />
== Communication ==<br />
Using the Remote Tech plugin, path lengths from Kerbin can reach up to around 127 million km, resulting in a round trip delay longer then 14 minutes. Even at the closest approach, the communication delay is more than 6 minutes. <br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: ? m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp !! Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 5x || 4 km<br />
|-<br />
| 10x || 4 km<br />
|-<br />
| 50x || 20 km<br />
|-<br />
| 100x || 30 km<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x || 40 km<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x || 70 km<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x || 150 km<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
ProbeEeloo.jpg|A small probe on Eeloo<br />
Sunset Eeloo.png|Sunset on Eeloo<br />
Eeloo_map_800.gif|A topographic height map of Eeloo as of {{version|0.18.2}}, made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File:screenshot147.png| An all-purpose lander on the icy surface of Eeloo<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Planets]]<br />
[[Category:Dwarf Planets]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10537Pol2013-01-11T13:53:30Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Topography */</p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=screenshot164.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a slightly inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10527Pol2013-01-11T01:32:01Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=screenshot164.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=File:Pol_from_orbit.png&diff=10524File:Pol from orbit.png2013-01-11T01:23:59Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div></div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Bop&diff=10521Bop2013-01-11T01:06:17Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Bop.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=104500000<br />
|apoap=129057500<br />
|periap=79942500<br />
|orbecc=0.235<br />
|orbinc=15<br />
|anomaly=1<br />
|orbps=399322.290201907<br />
|orbph=110.9<br />
|orbv=1784.3<br />
|radius=65000<br />
|mass=3.72615364760999e19<br />
|gravPar=2486834944.41491<br />
|gravityv=0.59<br />
|sidrot=12950<br />
|sidv=31.5<br />
|SoI=993002.802856375<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Bop''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. It is very similar to [[Gilly]]. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise as high as 20 km above the surface. Bop gains its shape of a brown crunched up ball of paper is caused by its low gravity. The brown color may come from solid carbon, iron oxide, and arsenic.<br />
<br />
== Orbital Statistics ==<br />
Bop is the only satellite of Jool that permits a geosynchronous orbit. Because of its fast rotation (3.6 hours per rotation), the optimum altitude for geosynchronous orbit is 154417.9 meters, well within the sphere of influence of the body (993003 meters). This moon is considered a [[Captured Asteroid]].<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 24,500 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 24,500 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 24,500 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 40,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 60,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 80,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 100,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
It is unwise to Orbit at an altitude of under 10km, as you will almost always encounter a mountain.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Gui_Bop_ISA_Topo.png | Topographical map of Bop<br />
File:Gui_Bop_Polars_Topo.png<br />
File:Bop_800_map.gif | A topografic height map of Bop made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File:BopFromLaythe.png | You can see Bop from Laythe as a small dot<br />
File:screenshot66.png | A Bop Hopper probe nestled in a valley.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Semi-major axis increased to prevent SOI intersection with [[Tylo]]<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Bop&diff=10520Bop2013-01-11T01:03:03Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Orbital Statistics */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Bop.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=104500000<br />
|apoap=129057500<br />
|periap=79942500<br />
|orbecc=0.235<br />
|orbinc=15<br />
|anomaly=1<br />
|orbps=399322.290201907<br />
|orbph=110.9<br />
|orbv=1784.3<br />
|radius=65000<br />
|mass=3.72615364760999e19<br />
|gravPar=2486834944.41491<br />
|gravityv=0.59<br />
|sidrot=12950<br />
|sidv=31.5<br />
|SoI=993002.802856375<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Bop''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. It is very similar to [[Gilly]]. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise as high as 20 km above the surface.<br />
<br />
== Orbital Statistics ==<br />
Bop is the only satellite of Jool that permits a geosynchronous orbit. Because of its fast rotation (3.6 hours per rotation), the optimum altitude for geosynchronous orbit is 154417.9 meters, well within the sphere of influence of the body (993003 meters). This moon is considered a [[Captured Asteroid]].<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 24,500 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 24,500 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 24,500 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 40,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 60,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 80,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 100,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Gui_Bop_ISA_Topo.png | Topographical map of Bop<br />
File:Gui_Bop_Polars_Topo.png<br />
File:Bop_800_map.gif | A topografic height map of Bop made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File:BopFromLaythe.png | You can see Bop from Laythe as a small dot<br />
File:screenshot66.png | A Bop Hopper probe nestled in a valley.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Semi-major axis increased to prevent SOI intersection with [[Tylo]]<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Ike&diff=10519Ike2013-01-11T01:02:39Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Topography */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Ike275.png<br />
|Parent=Duna<br />
|smaxis=3200000<br />
|apoap=3296000 <!-- 3295999.99785423 --><br />
|periap=3104000 <!-- 3104000.00214577 --><br />
|orbecc=0.03<br />
|orbinc=0.2<br />
|anomaly=3.14<br />
|orbps=65517.8621348081<br />
|orbv=334.8<br />
|radius=130000<br />
|mass=2.78219487161284e20<br />
|gravPar=18568368573.144<br />
|gravityv=1.1<br />
|sidrot=65517.8621348081<br />
|sidv=12.467<br />
|SoI=1049598.93931162<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Ike''' is a [[moon]] and the only [[w:natural satellite|natural satellite]] of [[Duna]]. Ike has steep, rocky slopes and no atmosphere. Ike and Duna are tidally locked due to their proximity and Ike's size.<br />
<br />
An encounter with Ike is quite likely when approaching Duna, provided the player's trajectory is near the plane of Ike's orbit. This is because Ike's sphere of influence is very high relative to the semi-major axis of its orbit &mdash; in fact, no other moon in the game has a larger SOI-to-semi-major-axis ratio.<!--<br />
Gilly: 0.00400391333<br />
Mun: 0.20246325833<br />
Minmus: 0.04781762553<br />
Ike: 0.32799965625<br />
Laythe: 0.13697931872<br />
Vall: 0.05576569800<br />
Tylo: 0.15848931387<br />
Bop: 0.00950241914<br />
--><br />
<br />
Stationary orbit around Ike is not possible &mdash; it would require an altitude of<br />
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=64980 | mass_kg=2.78219487161284e20 | radius_km=130 }}, outside of Ike's sphere of influence. However, since Ike and Duna are tidally locked to each other, a spacecraft in stationary orbit around Duna will see Ike in a stable, non-rotating position, as it would appear in a stationary Ike orbit.<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
<br />
Ike is extremely rocky, with craters that span for many kilometers. Its tallest points are 12.75 km above its lowest, giving it an elevation range over 3 times that of the [[Mun]]<!--3.34 km--> despite the fact that the Mun has a 54% wider radius and 137% more surface area. The increased elevation and smaller size result in many steep slopes and make landing quite difficult. The bottoms of craters are among the flatter, safer landing locations. This moon is considered a [[Captured Asteroid]].<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100 km?<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| '''Warp''' || 5x, 10x || 50x || 100x || 1000x || 10,000x || 100,000x<br />
|-<br />
| '''Minimum altitude''' || 5 km || 10 km || 25 km || 50 km || 100 km || 200 km<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Gravitational_Assist.png|A gravitational assist from Ike can help reduce descent velocity down to Duna's surface.<br />
Ike_Eclipse.png | Ike eclipsing Duna<br />
Ike.png | Ike as seen in the Tracking Station<br />
Gui_Ike_ISA_Topo.png | Topographical map of Ike<br />
Gui_Ike_Polars_Topo.png | Polar topographical map<br />
Ike_map_800.gif | A topographic height map of Ike made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Gilly&diff=10518Gilly2013-01-11T01:02:02Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Topography */</p>
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<div><br />
<br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=gilly_tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Eve<br />
|smaxis=31500000<br />
|apoap=48825000<br />
|periap=14175000<br />
|orbecc=0.55<br />
|orbinc=12<br />
|anomaly=1<br />
|orbps=388440<br />
|orbph=107.9<br />
|orbv=515.6<br />
|radius=13000<br />
|mass=1.24205121587e17<br />
|gravPar=8289449.81471635<br />
|gravityv=0.05<br />
|gravityp=Unknown<br />
|sidrot=28255<br />
|sidv=2.9<br />
|geosync=42137.7<br />
|SoI=126123.271704568<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Gilly''' is a tiny asteroid and the only [[w:natural satellite|natural satellite]] of [[Eve]]. Gilly is the smallest celestial body in the [[Kerbol]] system. Landing on Gilly is challenging due to its very low mass, steep slopes, and highly eccentric orbit, making it very easy to overthrust engines or send a spacecraft tumbling. Escaping Gilly in turn is very easy as engines with a very low thrust or even with a Kerbal's jetpack are enough to escape Gilly's sphere of influence.<br />
<br />
Gilly has the least gravity of any body in the Kerbol system, with half of Jool's moon Pol due to its extremely small mass and size. A Kerbal can jump over 1000 feet on this moon. Gilly's gravity makes it ideal for very low fuel interplanetary missions. Gilly also has an irregular orbit, so catching the moon is a tad harder.<br />
<br />
An unplanned encounter with Gilly is unlikely when approaching Eve, even if player's trajectory is near the plane of Gilly's orbit. This is because Gilly's sphere of influence is very small relative to the semi-major axis of its orbit &mdash; in fact, no other moon in the game has a smaller SOI-to-semi-major-axis ratio.<!--<br />
Gilly: 0.00400391333<br />
Bop: 0.00950241914<br />
Minmus: 0.04781762553<br />
Vall: 0.05576569800<br />
Laythe: 0.13697931872<br />
Tylo: 0.15848931387<br />
Mun: 0.20246325833<br />
Ike: 0.32799965625<br />
--><br />
<br />
Gilly was once even more dangerous to land on due to a clipping bug with the [[w:polygon mesh|collision mesh]]. This problem was fixed in {{version|0.17.1}}.<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Gilly ISA Topo.png|thumb|right|The topographic map of Gilly.]]The surface of Gilly is extremely dynamic and uneven, with many steep slopes and smooth areas. Gilly has the lowest mass and gravitational force . Due to its minuscule mass and gravitational force, it does not have an atmosphere. Gilly is also rich in solid carbon, making it grey in colour. This moon is considered a [[Captured Asteroid]].<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| '''Warp''' || 5x, 10x || 50x || 100x || 1000x || 10,000x || 100,000x<br />
|-<br />
| '''Minimum altitude''' || 8 km || 20 km || 40 km || 80 km || 100 km || ? km<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Like on Pol, an orbit under 20 km is unwise, as it will almost always clip into the terrain.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
GillyLanding.png | An unsuccessful touchdown attempt in 0.17. Note the landing legs clipping through terrain.<br />
Gilly ISA Topo.png | Topographical image of Gilly.<br />
screenshot123.png | A successful [[EVA]] landing.<br />
Gilly_map_800.gif | A topografic height map of Gilly as at Version 0.18.2 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.17.1|}}<br />
* Fixed terrain collision detection issues.<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10517Pol2013-01-11T01:01:35Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]]. <br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Moon&diff=10516Moon2013-01-11T01:00:33Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Captured Asteroids */</p>
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<div>[[File:Index.jpg|thumbnail|A real life Asteroid]]<br />
== Captured Asteroids ==<br />
Many of the moons in Kerbal space program are really giant captured asteroids. In real life, almost all the moons in the solar system are Asteroid caught in a planet's gravity.</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10515Pol2013-01-11T00:59:52Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]]. Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10514Pol2013-01-11T00:59:20Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].Like [[Gilly]],[[Bop]],and [[Ike]], [[Pol]] is a [[Captured Asteroid]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10513Pol2013-01-11T00:56:46Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|[[Captured Asteroid]]<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10512Pol2013-01-11T00:56:30Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
[[Captured Asteroid]]<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10511Pol2013-01-11T00:55:10Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|Class=Captured Asteroid<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10510Pol2013-01-11T00:54:43Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
Captured Asteroid<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10509Pol2013-01-11T00:54:14Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|Class2=Captured Asteroid<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
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'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=File:Index.jpg&diff=10508File:Index.jpg2013-01-11T00:53:47Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div></div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Moon&diff=10507Moon2013-01-11T00:53:12Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: Created page with "== Captured Asteroids == Many of the moons in Kerbal space program are really giant captured asteroids. In real life, almost all the moons in the solar system are Asteroid cau..."</p>
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<div>== Captured Asteroids ==<br />
Many of the moons in Kerbal space program are really giant captured asteroids. In real life, almost all the moons in the solar system are Asteroid caught in a planet's gravity.</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10506Pol2013-01-11T00:50:31Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|Class=Captured Asteroid<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10505Pol2013-01-11T00:47:46Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon, Captured Asteroid<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
* Pol's name may or may not have anything to do with the T.V. show ''The incredible Dr.Pol'' on the National Geographic channel<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10504Pol2013-01-11T00:44:40Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Topography */</p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
[[File:Screenshot132.png|thumbnail|A Pol-A.R. lander looking into a darker, sinister looking mountion spire.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10503Pol2013-01-11T00:43:08Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Topography */</p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot115.png|thumbnail|Pol's uneven surface with Jool and Lyathe in the backround.]]<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=File:Pol_with_Jool_and_moons.png&diff=10502File:Pol with Jool and moons.png2013-01-11T00:41:55Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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|Class=Planet<br />
|File=Kerbin18.png<br />
|Parent=Kerbol<br />
|smaxis=13,599,840,256<br />
|apoap=13,338,840,256<br />
|periap=13,338,840,256<br />
|orbecc=0<br />
|orbinc=0<br />
|anomaly=3.14<br />
|orbps=9203544.61750141<br />
|orbph=2,556.5<br />
|orbv=9,284.5<br />
|radius=600000<br />
|mass=5.29157926281091e22<br />
|gravPar=3531600000000<br />
|gravityv=9.81<br />
|sidrot=21600<br />
|sidv=174.5<br />
|SoI=84159286.4796305<br />
|atmosyorn=Yes<br />
|atmoskPa=101.327<br />
|atmosh=69077.552789821<br />
|T-minC=(-40.19)<br />
|T-minK=232.96<br />
|T-maxC=20<br />
|T-maxK=293.15<br />
|O2yorn=Yes<br />
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'''Kerbin''' is the home planet of the [[Kerbal]]s, the location of the [[Kerbal Space Center|Space Center]], and the main focus of [[Kerbal Space Program]]. It is the [[w:Earth|Earth]] analog for the game. It has two [[moon]]s, named '''[[Mun]]''' and '''[[Minmus]]'''.<br />
<br />
Kerbin is the third planet in [[orbit]] around the star [[Kerbol]]. It is the third largest planet (after [[Jool]] and [[Eve]]) and the fourth largest celestial object around Kerbol (with [[Tylo]], a moon of Jool, being slightly larger).<br />
<br />
Reaching a stable orbit around Kerbin is one of the first milestones a player might achieve in the game. Achieving such an orbit with a fuel-optimal ascent<ref>A fuel-optimal ascent is one which (a) minimizes velocity losses to gravity and atmospheric drag and (b) launches eastward (toward the 90 degree heading) to gain 174.5 m/s of orbital velocity for free, thanks to Kerbin's rotation.</ref> requires a delta-V of ≈4380 m/s, the second largest of all celestial bodies with a solid surface after [[Eve]].<ref>[http://i.imgur.com/CEZS1.png Kerbin Delta-V Chart]</ref> For many interplanetary missions, this represents over half of the flight's total delta-V requirement. (This is also true of Earth-based interplanetary spaceflights, leading one observer to remark that "If you can get your ship into orbit, you're halfway to anywhere."<ref>Robert Heinlein, quoted on page 194 of ''A Step Farther Out'' by Jerry Pournelle.</ref>)<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Kerbin ISA Topo.png|right|thumb|Topographical image of Kerbin from 0.17.1]]<br />
Kerbin has a roughly equal distribution of surface liquid water and solid land, with polar icecaps and scattered deserts. There are mountains exceeding 3 km in height, with the tallest peak being at least 3750 m in altitude.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=11388.msg176509#msg176509 {{broken link}}</ref><br />
<br />
Kerbin shows signs of having been impacted by an asteroid or comet. That is visible in the large crater in the western hemisphere. Prominent is the central peak, which is caused by the compression followed by the rebound of material in the center of the crater. '''Note: is as of v0.18'''<br />
<br />
'''Note:''' There has been a change in the appearance of Kerbin in version 0.18<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/entry.php/247-A-Brave-New-World</ref>, and that has contributed to the topography. ''All information within this article and note is valid as of version '''0.17.1''','' ''Save for the thumbnail above, which is from '''0.18.'''''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Atmosphere ==<br />
<br />
<!-- SPECULATION: Kerbin has an atmosphere of unknown composition, though because Kerbin has plants and animals, it can be assumed there is O<sub>2</sub>, N<sub>2</sub>, and CO<sub>2</sub>. -->Kerbin's [[atmosphere]] contains oxygen and extends to roughly 69,078 meters. Its atmosphere becomes exponentially less dense as altitude increases (with a scale height of 5 km).<ref>{{forum link|threadID=16000|threadName=&#91;KGSS&#93; Examining Kerbin's atmosphere}}</ref> In general, the atmospheric pressure on Kerbin, at an altitude expressed in meters, is:<br />
<br />
: <math>p_k = e^{-altitude/5000}</math><br />
<br />
The following table gives approximation of terminal velocities at different Kerbin altitudes. These are also the velocities at which a ship should travel for a fuel-optimal ascent from Kerbin, given the game's model of atmospheric drag (0.18.1).<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/6664-Mini-challenge-max-altitude-with-this-supplied-spacecraft?p=100912&viewfull=1#post100912</ref><br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Altitude (m) !! Velocity (m/s)<br />
|-<br />
| 0 || 97.3<br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || 110<br />
|-<br />
| 3000 || 130<br />
|-<br />
| 5000 || 160<br />
|-<br />
| 8000 || 215<br />
|-<br />
| 10000 || 260<br />
|-<br />
| 15000 || 425<br />
|-<br />
| 32000 || 2250<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot39.png|thumbnail|A Stayputnick Orbiter]]<br />
== Orbits ==<br />
<br />
[[w:Geosynchronous_orbit|Geosynchronous orbit]] is achieved at an altitude of<br />
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=21600 | mass_kg=5.29157926281091e22 | radius_km=600 }} (1008.9 m/s). A [[w:semi-synchronous_orbit|semi-synchronous orbit]] with an orbital period of 1/2 of Kerbin's rotation period (3 hours or 10800 seconds) is achieved at an altitude of <br />
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=10800 | mass_kg=5.29157926281091e22 | radius_km=600 }} with an orbital velocity of<br />
{{OrbitVelocity | period_s=10800 | mass_kg=5.29157926281091e22 | radius_km=600 }}.<br />
<br />
== Interplanetary Travel ==<br />
<br />
From the lowest stable orbit around Kerbin (70 km), the amount of delta-V needed to reach the orbits of other celestials is as follows:<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
<br />
!Body<br />
!colspan="2"|Delta-V<br />
|-<br />
| [[Mün]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~860 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Minmus]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~930 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Eve]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1033 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Duna]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1060 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Moho]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1676 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Jool]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1915 m/s<br />
|-<br />
<br />
| [[Eeloo]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~2100 m/s<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!<br />
! Paid ({{version|0.17|}})<br />
! Demo ({{version|0.13.3|}})<br />
|-<br />
!Rotational/Inertial transition<br />
| 100,000 m<br />
| 70,000 m<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
|colspan="2"| Any<br />
|-<br />
| 2x<br />
| n/a<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
|colspan="2"| 69,078 m (above the atmosphere)<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
|colspan="2"| 69,078 m (above the atmosphere)<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 69,078 m<br />
| 150,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 120,000 m<br />
| 300,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 240,000 m<br />
| 600,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 480,000 m<br />
| 1,200,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 600,000 m<br />
| n/a<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
NJ6qJ.jpg | A projection map of Kerbin, as of {{version|0.14.1|}} and before (including the demo).<br />
Kerbin color.png | An accurate full-colour projection map of Kerbin as of {{version|0.14.2|}} to {{version|0.17.1|}}<br />
KerbinDeltaVMap.png | A map displaying the delta V needed from/to Kerbin<br />
Kermmunist_Launch_Site.png | The second launch site (currently unused).<br />
Kerbin_mun_minmus.jpg | Kerbin, Mün and Minmus.<br />
kerbin map 800.gif | A topographic heightmap of Kerbin made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
*Terrain overhaul: Entire planet redo. Deserts, darker and greener grass, islands, darker ocean/water, snow capped mountains. Looks more realistic.<br />
*Several Easter Eggs added.<br />
*Airport added to island off of KSC coastline. (Not a launching point)<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Improved atmosphere visuals. <br />
;{{Version|0.15|}}<br />
* [[Minmus]] added.<br />
;{{Version|0.14.2|}}<br />
* Much more varied and taller terrain added. Prior to this, some mountain ranges exceeded 600 m in height, but the tallest point was at an altitude of approximately 900 m.<br />
;{{Version|0.12|}}<br />
* [[Mün]] added.<br />
;{{Version|0.11|}}<br />
* Terrain overhaul, oceans became wet.<br />
;{{Version|0.10.1|}}<br />
* Atmosphere extended from ~34,500 m to ~69,000 m.<br />
;{{Version|?|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Planets]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=File:Sputnik_in_Kerbin%27s_orbit.png&diff=10500File:Sputnik in Kerbin's orbit.png2013-01-11T00:39:36Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div></div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Tutorial:Mun_Landing&diff=10499Tutorial:Mun Landing2013-01-11T00:39:05Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Step 5 - Returning To Orbit */</p>
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<div>[[File:Mun.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Mun | The Mun]]]]<br />
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This tutorial will show you how to land a Kerbal on [[Mun | The Mun]].<br />
<br />
==Constructing a Mun Rocket==<br />
<br />
The kind of rocket that can get you to the Mun and back can be very, very heavy. The ideal sequence for a Mun rocket is 3-4 stages (though more or less are certainly possible).<br />
<br />
Let's start from the top down:<br />
<br />
[[File:Lander.png|thumb|150px|A typical Munar lander.]]<br />
<br />
* The '''Upper Stage (Lander)''' should be deployed in Munar orbit, and should be capable of traveling to the surface of the Mun, back to orbit, back to [[Kerbin]] orbit, and down into Kerbin's atmosphere. Sounds like a lot, but since most of this occurs in a region with a small gravity well and no atmosphere, it [http://i.imgur.com/FkgzQ.png doesn't require much]. A couple fuel tanks, a parachute, and at least one light thruster should do it (note that landing legs, RCS, and ASAS are recommended, but not necessary).<br />
<br />
Note: It is possible to split this into two stages, 1 for the descent, and 1 for the return home. This is only recommended for heavier, more advanced landers.<br />
<br />
[[File:Secondary.png|thumb|150px|A secondary stage seating a lander.]]<br />
<br />
*The '''Middle Stage (Transfer Burn)''' should be run from just before/during [[Kerbin]] orbit, and should end during/after Munar orbit. Depending on how effective your first stage is, this stage should not require much more fuel than the upper stage.<br />
<br />
Note: It is also possible to incorporate this stage with the landing stage, though it is not recommended.<br />
<br />
*The '''Lower Stage (Launch)''' Should be big enough to haul everything above it into (or at least close to) orbit above [[Kerbin]]. While not required, it is recommended that this stage incorporate some detachable Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs). This is the stage where you want to pack as much stuff as you can to get to orbit, because you aren't taking it with you.<br />
<br />
Note: Depending on your preference, you may split this into two stages or more. More advanced players may want to incorporate detachable fuel tanks to save weight.<br />
<br />
'''Travel light'''. The more you incorporate in the top stage, the more thrusters you'll have to add to the stage below, and so on and so forth.<br />
<br />
==Step 1 - Launching Into Kerbin's Orbit==<br />
Same as any standard launch, presumably on a much larger scale. Read [[Tutorial: Super-basic Orbiting for dummies | the tutorial for how to reach orbit]] if you haven't already figured it out.<br />
<br />
*At around 20,000m begin to tilt your craft '''east'''. We are going for a flat, stable, counterclockwise equatorial orbit (same as the Mun).<br />
<br />
*Try to circularize your orbit around 150,000m, though any orbit above the atmosphere (70,000m) is fine. Going any higher than this is not recommended because circularizing a wide orbit just to reach the Mun would waste more fuel.<br />
<br />
Ideally, you do not want to ditch your first stage until you have achieved orbit. If your rocket isn't capable of reaching orbit on the first stage, try adding some detachable fuel tanks.<br />
<br />
==Step 2 - To The Mun==<br />
[[File:MunarTrajector.png|thumb|300px|A shoddy illustration of how to reach Munar Trajectory in a single orbit.]]<br />
To transfer from Kerbin's orbit, you will want your Apoapsis to intersect the Mun's orbit.<br />
<br />
*If you want to reach the Mun on the first swing around, '''wait until Mun rises just above the horizon'''. A good rule of thumb is for each 100 KM you are above [[Kerbin]], wait another 2 seconds. Once it does, begin a forward burn, and keep an eye on your map, as the apoapsis moves out towards Munar orbit. Hopefully if you've done this right, you will be captured by Munar gravity on the first pass.<br />
<br />
*If you are, for some reason, not caught by the Mun, just make sure that your apoapsis intersects the Mun's orbit. When you reach the apoapsis, perform another forward burn to widen your path on the Mun's orbit (but do not circularize!). This will give you a better chance of hitting the Mun, and you can just wait (or timewarp) until you do.<br />
<br />
==Step 3 - Munar Orbit==<br />
<br />
*When you enter the Mun's sphere of influence, turn your craft around and apply retro thrust. Keep it going until you are below escape velocity and are orbiting around the Mun. Otherwise, you will return to Kerbin's gravity well or, worse, fly into orbit around [[Kerbol]].<br />
<br />
*Because the Mun's gravity is substantially weaker than Kerbin, your orbital velocity will not be very high. Aim for a nice, circular orbit at an altitude no higher than 200,000m. Because there is no atmosphere, you do not have to worry about drag at any altitude.<br />
<br />
==Step 4 - Landing On The Mun==<br />
<br />
Select your landing site along your orbital trajectory. If you want Kerbin to remain visible from your landing site, select a location along your trajectory on the '''near side''' of The Mun. Wait until you are about to pass over it.<br />
<br />
*Once you are above it, '''kill your horizontal velocity''' until the yellow marker sits at the top of the Navball.<br />
<br />
*Eject any stages beneath the lander if you haven't already done so.<br />
<br />
*Begin a slow, vertical descent. Do not tip your lander over. Keep an eye on that yellow circle with the X in it on your navball, and stay pointed at that.<br />
<br />
*At 50,000m begin to reduce your velocity. It should probably not be any higher than 300-400m/s at this point. When you reach 10,000m, reduce your velocity to below 100m/s.<br />
<br />
*At 2,000m altitude, you should reduce to your final descent velocity of 6-12m/s. Any higher and you risk damaging the lander (and killing/stranding your brave astronaut on the Mun). Get your landing gear down if you haven't already done so.<br />
<br />
*If you are confident in your landing skills, aim for a flat surface to reduce complications during landing/takeoff. Typically the best place to find these spots is either on top of a hill, or at the bottom of a crater.<br />
<br />
*Gently touch down at 6m/s with as little horizontal velocity as possible.<br />
<br />
Congratulations! You've landed on the Mun. Take your Kerbal(s) out for an EVA so they can stretch their legs or jet around.<br />
<br />
[[File:Screenshot1.png|thumbnail|A C4N Lander]]<br />
==Step 5 - Returning To Orbit==<br />
<br />
Getting from the Mun back to Kerbin is, fortunately, much easier. Before you attempt to do so, make sure that you have enough fuel for the return trip. If not, consider a rescue mission with a better-designed rocket.<br />
<br />
*Begin a slow vertical burn headed east, and try to get a low, circular, equatorial Munar orbit. You do not need a lot of thrust for this.<br />
<br />
*Aim for an apoapsis around 200,000m, and when you reach it apply forward thrust to circularize your orbit.<br />
<br />
==Step 6 - Back To Kerbin==<br />
<br />
*When you are orbiting behind the far side of the Mun facing away from Kerbin, apply forward thrust until you are shot back into Kerbin's gravity well.<br />
<br />
*Wait until you have escaped the Mun's gravitational pull, then apply retro thrust to get closer to Kerbin.<br />
<br />
==Step 7 - Landing On Kerbin==<br />
<br />
*Apply retro thrust until the orbit intersects Kerbin. If you can, try aiming for somewhere close to the KSC.<br />
<br />
*If you are worried about coming in too fast, aim for a very shallow descent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerobraking aerobrake] and bleed some of that extra velocity off.<br />
<br />
Assuming you included a parachute in your design, and it isn't ripped off, congratulations on your first successful Munshot.<br />
<br />
==Other Ideas==<br />
<br />
[http://i50.tinypic.com/2r3gt1d.jpg Land a Rover]<br />
<br />
[http://www.obelisks.net/kerbal/20120804/KSP%202012-08-04%2022-45-21-79.png Attempt a Munar Rendezvous]<br />
<br />
[http://i.imgur.com/obL43.jpg Establish a permanent settlement on the Mun.]<br />
<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQUYDR8hi38 Land on Minmus (video)]<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Moon landing using mods]]<br />
* [[Tutorials]]<br />
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|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Mun.jpg<br />
|Parent=Kerbin<br />
|smaxis=12000000<br />
|apoap=12000000<br />
|periap=12000000<br />
|orbecc=0<br />
|orbinc=0<br />
|anomaly=1.98<br />
|orbps=138984.376574476<br />
|orbph=38.6<br />
|orbv=542.5<br />
|radius=200000<br />
|mass=9.76002360215472e20<br />
|gravityv=1.63<br />
|sidrot=138984.376574476<br />
|sidv=9.0<br />
|SoI=2429559.11656475<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
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'''Mün''' is a large [[:Category:Moons | moon]] orbiting [[Kerbin]], it can be thought of as an analogue to our own Moon. It is gray in appearance with [[w:Impact crater|craters]] of various sizes and [[w:Mountain|mountains]] exceeding 3400 m in height. It is possible to [[Tutorial:Mun Landing | land on the Mün]] or use it for [[w:Gravity assist|gravitational slingshots]] to outer bodies such as [[Minmus]] or into [[Kerbol]] orbit.<br />
<br />
There are anomalous geological formations called [[List of easter eggs|Mün Arches]] and [[List of easter eggs|Monoliths]] (also known as münoliths) that can be found on the surface of the Mün. To preserve the enjoyment of exploration for new players, those who have found these sites are encouraged to keep their exact coordinates secret.<br />
<br />
Synchronous orbit around the Mün is not possible, since it would have to occur at an altitude of {{OrbitAltitude | period_s=138984.376574476 | mass_kg=9.76002360215472e20 | radius_km=200 }}, beyond the Mün's sphere of influence. However, putting your spacecraft just outside Mün's SOI and having the same SMA would make it appear stationary.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!<br />
! Paid ({{version|0.18.1|}})<br />
! Demo ({{version|0.13.3|}})<br />
|-<br />
!Rotational/Inertial transition<br />
| 100,000 m<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
|colspan="2"| n/a<br />
|-<br />
| 2x<br />
| n/a<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
|colspan="2"| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
| 20,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 10,000 m<br />
| 50,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 25,000 m<br />
| 100,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 50,000 m<br />
| 200,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 100,000 m<br />
| 400,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 200,000 m<br />
| n/a<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Geology==<br />
Information on the Mün's geological make up is mostly hypothetical based on certain observations.<br />
The Mün is mostly composed of igneous rocks. Lowlands -- or Maria -- are basaltic in nature and show signs of lava flows from impact craters into the surrounding terrain.<br />
These lowlands are probably much younger than highland regions where the albedo is much higher and consists probably of anorthositic rocks. Scattered boulders on the<br />
surface are Breccia and are of much higher albedo than Maria regions. Canyons on the Mün show signs of lava flow in accordance with their dark appearance and smooth text-<br />
ture and are sometimes several hundred meters deep and a few kilometers long. <br />
It is believed by some that the Mün shows signs of water-erosion, however, this is highly unlikely as no signs of weathered or oxidized rock have ever been found on the surface<br />
or observed from orbit. Smooth edges are more probably the result of micro-meteorite impact in the past. This can be inferred from the abundance of small ditches, rivets, and craters<br />
that are found scattering the surface in almost every area. <br />
Due to their higher albedo, scattered rocks appear to shimmer or sparkle when approaching or orbiting low over them. <br />
It is hypothesized that basaltic Münar rock was the result of mafic lava flows in the distant past, meaning the Mün's surface could have exceeded 950 degrees celsius. This also<br />
suggests that the Mün would have taken a long time to cool and therefore is more than a few million years old at least.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Mun_color.png|A full projection map of the Mün as of version 0.14.2 and above<br />
File:Isa_mapsat_mun_map800.gif|A topografic height map of the mün made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File:Mun_arch.jpg|A Mün arch<br />
File:Monolith.jpg|A Monolith<br />
File:screenshot1.png | A C4N Mün Lander<br />
File:Armstrong.png|Neil Armstrong memorial on the Mün<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Prior to {{version|0.14.2}} (and thus in the demo as well), the tallest points on the münar surface were no higher than roughly 600m.<br />
* Mün was Kerbin's, and indeed the game's, very first moon.<br />
* After its implementation, many fans began calling the body '''Mün''', pronounced "moon", believing the original spelling to be a mistake. However, several of the game's developers have been heard referring to it as '''Mun''', pronounced "muhn". In the "Surface of the Mün" title screen, a crashed lander has the words "Mün or Bust" scrawled on the side. As it is not entirely clear what the official spelling is, both are generally accepted.<br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Easter Eggs added (one fixed, one added)<br />
* New small art pass.<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Texture Improvements<br />
;{{Version|0.16|}}<br />
* Easter Eggs added<br />
;{{Version|0.15|}}<br />
* Texture Improvements<br />
;{{Version|0.14.2|}}<br />
* Terrain overhaul <br />
;{{Version|0.12|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10496Pol2013-01-11T00:34:46Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Gallery */</p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
File: screenshot120.png | A Pol-A.R. V2 Probe that landed on the edge of a ridge.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10494Pol2013-01-11T00:30:24Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Surface Texture */</p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol is wrinkled and uneven, as a result of low gravity. Many mountain ranges are circular, and form a bowl shaped valley. This suggests that there is semi-volcanic activity. A rover is hard to drive on the surface of Pol because of the uneven terrain and low gravity.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Pol&diff=10493Pol2013-01-10T23:58:24Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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<div><br />
{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=Pol_Tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Jool<br />
|smaxis=179890000<br />
|apoap=210624206<br />
|periap=149155794<br />
|orbecc=0.171<br />
|orbinc=4.25<br />
|anomaly=4.85<br />
|orbps=901903<br />
|orbph=250.53<br />
|orbv=<br />
|radius=44000<br />
|mass=1.08e19<br />
|gravPar=720762750.6<br />
|gravityv=0.1177<br />
|sidrot=901903<br />
|sidv=0.5<br />
|SoI=1041613<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Pol''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. Pol is in a large orbit, with moderate eccentricity and inclination, which indicates it may be a captured asteroid. The terrain is (proportionally) quite rough, with large ridges that make it resemble a pollen grain. The tallest mountains are very roughly 3-4 km high. The moon is easy to land on due to its extremely low gravity, which makes bipropellant engines somewhat redundant - landing can be completed with RCS thrusters only. Pol is tidally locked with its parent, [[Jool]].<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
Pol has many unique characteristics. For one, it has many spiked mountains and very large cliffs that can reach up to 4km high. Its surface appears to be composed of various phosphoric compounds and is covered in peculiar spire-shaped rocks. Pol has the second-lowest surface gravity in the Kerbol system, and only Eve's moon [[Gilly]] is less massive. Pol has a very inclined orbit, and it is the furthest body away from [[Jool]], suggesting that it is a captured asteroid. Because of <br />
its low gravity, Pol has a rough and uneven surface that resembles a deliciously moldy orange.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
!Warp<br />
!colspan="2"|Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 5,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 8,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 12,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 90,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
An orbit under 30000 meters(30 kilometers), is unwise, as it will almost always result in colliding with a mountain, spire, or plateau.<br />
<br />
== Surface Texture ==<br />
<br />
The surface of Pol<br />
<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Pol Landing.png |A successful landing on the second lowest gravitational body in the Kerbol System: Pol.<br />
File: Pol Landing2.png |The second picture of the Zephyrius Lander on the opposing side of Pol.<br />
File: Pol Adventure.png | Lenemy having fun in Pol's outrageously low gravity.<br />
File: Pol_ 800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Pol as at Version 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File: screenshot101.png | A Pol-A.R. Probe falling of a nearly vertical hill.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18.2|}}<br />
* Mass increased by ~3.16x, semi-major axis increased.<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* Pol's name is likely derived from its uncanny resemblance to a grain of pollen.<br />
* Pol's Greenish-orange appearance may come from copper, various ices, phosphorous, iron, arsenic, and carbon.<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Eve&diff=10492Eve2013-01-10T23:56:15Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Gallery */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Planet<br />
|File=Eve_map.png<br />
|Parent=Kerbol<br />
|smaxis=9832684544<br />
<!-- Note that apoapsis and periapsis in a Planetbox are measured from the center of the parent body, while the game measures them from the planet's surface. The average of the apoapsis and periapsis should be equal to the semi-major axis. --> <br />
|apoap=9931011387<br />
|periap=9734357701<br />
|orbecc=0.01<br />
|orbinc=2.1<br />
|anomaly=3.15<br />
|orbps=5658120<br />
|orbph=1571.7<br />
|orbv=10,810.5 - 11,028.9<br />
|radius=700000<br />
|mass=1.22441268043315E+23<br />
|gravPar=8171730229210.87<br />
|gravityv=16.68<br />
|gravityp=??<br />
|sidrot=80500<br />
|sidv=54.6<br />
|geosync=10328384<br />
|SoI=85109364.738244<br />
|atmosyorn=Yes<br />
|atmoskPa=506.634<br />
|atmosh=90000<br />
|T-minC=(-40.19)<br />
|T-maxC=149.96<br />
|O2yorn=No<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Eve''' is the second [[planet]] from [[Kerbol]] and is the second largest body orbiting it. It is purple in appearance. It has one small moon, a captured asteroid called '''[[Gilly]]'''.<br />
<br />
Eve is the closest planet to [[Kerbin]] and the easiest to reach, requiring the least delta-v of any planet. Having a similar size to Kerbin gives it a large gravity well. Its thick atmosphere makes aerocaptures and landings easy, but also makes return missions from the sea level of Eve nearly impossible as it requires the most delta-V of any celestial body with a solid surface.<br />
<br />
== Topography ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Eve_isa_mapsat.png|thumb|right|A topographic map of Eve made with the ISA MapSat plugin]]<br />
Eve has several oceans and large, flat continents with a few mountain peaks. There is a distinctly large crater in the western hemisphere. The surface looks like purple sand dunes. There are several large mountains with heights exceeding 10,000 meters (making them the only places where ascents to orbit are feasible).<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Atmosphere ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Atmosphere_kerbin_eve.png|thumb|right|A comparison of the atmospheres of Eve and Kerbin]]<br />
<br />
Eve's [[atmosphere]] begins at 97,500 m and is extremely dense: at 11,250 m, it's as thick as Kerbin's atmosphere at sea level (1 atm), and at Eve sea level the atmospheric pressure is 5 atm. Its atmospheric pressure fades exponentially, with a scale height of 7000 m.<br />
<br />
In general, the atmospheric pressure on Eve at an altitude expressed in meters is:<ref>A [[LV-N Atomic Rocket Engine|nuclear engine]] has a specific impulse of 220 in 1 atm or higher, 800 in vacuum, and the following at various Eve altitudes:<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
| altitude (m) || 11263 || 11268 || 11322 || 11598 || 11896 || 12200 || 12799 || 13868 || 14586 || 15292 || 16725 || 18711 || 22800 || 23556 || 32000 || 38000 || 43000 || 51963<br />
|-<br />
| specific impulse || 220 || 220.2 || 224.6 || 246.9 || 269.9 || 292.4 || 334.0 || 400.0 || 438.8 || 473.4 || 533.7 || 600.2 || 688.2 || 699.8 || 769.8 || 787.3 || 793.8 || 798.3<br />
|}</ref><br />
<br />
: <math>p_e = 5\ e^{-altitude/7000}</math><br />
<br />
From within Eve's atmosphere, the sky appears indigo during nighttime. During dawn and dusk, the sky is green. The atmosphere is possibly composed of iodine, given its purple coloration.<br />
<br />
Jet engines do not function in Eve's atmosphere, since it contains no oxygen &mdash; they make noise and consume fuel, but they produce no thrust.<br />
<br />
As with version 0.17.1 of aerobraking maneuver arriving from Kerbin and resulting in to orbit around Eve - without using fuel for braking - can be done aiming for at periapsis at aproximately 72500m.<br />
<br />
The following table gives terminal velocities at different Eve altitudes. These are also the velocities at which a ship should travel for a fuel-optimal ascent from Eve, given the game's model of atmospheric drag.<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/6664-Mini-challenge-max-altitude-with-this-supplied-spacecraft?p=100912&viewfull=1#post100912</ref><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Altitude (m) !! Velocity (m/s)<br />
|-<br />
| 0 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=0}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=1000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 5000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=5000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 10000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=10000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 15000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=15000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 20000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=20000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 30000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=30000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 40000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=40000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 50000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=50000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 60000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Eve|alt=60000}}|3}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Natural Satellites ==<br />
Eve's only natural satellite is the tiny captured asteroid [[Gilly]] in a highly eccentric and inclined orbit. Gilly is currently the smallest celestial body in the [[Kerbol]] system.<br />
<br />
== Orbital Statistics ==<br />
A [[w:Geosynchronous_orbit|geosynchronous orbit]] of Eve requires an altitude of 10373.195 km and a velocity of 858.95 m/s.<br />
For a semisynchronous orbit of ½ Eve day (11.25 hours or 40500 seconds) an orbit of 6275.676 km above Eve is needed with a velocity of 1082.2 m/s.<br />
<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000? m<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Warp<br />
!Minimum Altitude<br />
|-<br />
| 1x<br />
| 0 m<br />
|-<br />
| 5x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10x<br />
| 30,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 50x<br />
| 60,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100x<br />
| 120,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 1,000x<br />
| 240,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 10,000x<br />
| 480,000 m<br />
|-<br />
| 100,000x<br />
| 600,000 m<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
Eve.png|Orbiting Eve.<br />
Eve_sky_surface.png|Eve's sky from the surface.<br />
File:Eve_and_gilly.jpg|Eve and Gilly.<br />
File:eve_map_800.gif|A topografic height map of Eve made with the ISA MapSat plugin.<br />
File:Eve_landed_1.png|Eve landscape shot.<br />
File:Eve_landed_2.png|Another Eve landscape shot.<br />
File:screenshot91.png | A Kerbal dropped in from space will survive impact with Eve, even when reaching speeds over the speed of sound.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Changes ==<br />
<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* A new art pass was done on Eve<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<references /><br />
<br />
<br />
{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Planets]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Parachute&diff=10491Parachute2013-01-10T23:52:35Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: </p>
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Parachutes are parts that when deployed slow down the speed of a spaceship in an atmosphere by creating drag.<br />
<br />
== Usage ==<br />
<br />
Parachutes are commonly used in [[Kerbin]] re-entry to slow the spaceship to a landing. They can also be used in [[Duna]] to help the landing engines, as they are very inefficient when used alone there. <br />
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Parachutes can also be used on [[Eve]], or in any planets atmosphere, to create drag. However, they do fully deploy at a different altitude depending on the atmospheric pressure, rather then the standard 500 on [[Kerbin]]. Estimate on Eve full deployment is ~1250m. Parachutes also work on jool, but never fully deploy and hinder movement.<br />
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They require a minimum air pressure of 0.01, so it won't work or even deploy in a vacuum.<br />
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== Parts ==<br />
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There are currently four options for parachutes.<br />
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<div></div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Duna&diff=10484Duna2013-01-10T21:08:26Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Topography */</p>
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<div>{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Planet<br />
|File=Duna18.png<br />
|Parent=Kerbol<br />
|smaxis=20726155264<br />
|apoap=21783189163<br />
|periap=19669121365<br />
|orbecc=0.05<br />
|orbinc=0.06<br />
|anomaly=3.14<br />
|orbps=17315400.1425698<br />
|orbph=4808.4<br />
|orbv=7146.6<br />
|radius=320000<br />
|mass=4.51548115036107e21<br />
|gravityv=2.943<br />
|escv=1372.4<br />
|sidrot=65517.859375<br />
|sidv=30.7<br />
|geosync=2879974.3<br />
|SoI=47921949.369738<br />
|atmosyorn=Yes<br />
|atmoskPa=20.265<br />
|atmosh=41446<br />
|T-minC=(-50.24)<br />
|T-minK=??<br />
|T-maxC=(-30.17)<br />
|T-maxK=??<br />
|O2yorn=No<br />
}}<br />
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'''Duna''' is the fourth planet of the [[Kerbol]] star system. It is the Mars analog for Kerbal Space Program and is mostly red with polar icecaps. It has one natural satellite, the [[moon]] '''[[Ike]]'''. Due to Ike's size and proximity, Ike and Duna are tidally locked to each other.<br />
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With proper aerobraking, a round trip from [[Kerbin]] to Duna's orbit and back requires roughly 1700 m/s of [[Terminology#Physics|delta-v]], less than a round trip to any other planet.<br />
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== Topography ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Duna Topo ISA 3200x1600 compressed.png|thumb|right|A topographic map of Duna made with the ISA MapSat plugin]]<br />
Duna's terrain ranges in altitude from 0 to 4662 meters. Its mountainous ranges are a peril to landing craft, especially considering the thin atmosphere, where very little aerobraking can be done safely. Duna's icy poles are quite expansive and are the result of a thin atmosphere. <br />
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There are several [[w:lunar maria|maria]] (large regions of dark soil) at exactly 0 meters altitude. These are excellent landing locations due to their flatness and their low altitude, which allows for more aerobraking. There seem to be many craters on Duna's surface, sugesting that the aerobraking isn't the most efficient option.<br />
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Duna's surface contains [[list of easter eggs#Duna|anomolous features]], including a rock face similar to the one seen in [[w:Cydonia (region of Mars)#"Face on Mars"|early satellite images of Mars]].<br />
|}<br />
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== Atmosphere ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Atmosphere_kerbin_duna.png|thumb|right|A comparison of the atmospheres of Duna and Kerbin]]<br />
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Duna's [[atmosphere]] begins at 41,446 m. It is only 20% as dense as [[Kerbin|Kerbin's]] at altitude 0 and is even less dense (relative to Kerbin) at higher altitudes. This effect becomes especially noticeable at Duna's highest points, where its atmosphere is only 21% as dense as its atmosphere at altitude 0. (For comparison, on Kerbin, the atmosphere at the highest peaks is 45% as thick as at sea level.)<br />
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When landing on Duna, aerobraking can reduce orbital and surface velocity greatly, saving fuel. For best results, an aerobraking maneuver should maximize time spent in the atmosphere by entering at a shallow angle and aiming for a landing location in a low-lying area.<br />
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Like all atmospheres in the game, Duna's atmosphere fades exponentially with increasing altitude (with a scale height of 3000 m). In general, the atmospheric pressure on Duna at an altitude expressed in meters is:<ref>A [[LV-N Atomic Rocket Engine|nuclear engine]] has a specific impulse of 220 in 1 atm, 800 in vacuum, and the following at various Duna altitudes:<br />
{|<br />
| altitude (m) || 2 || 100 || 300 || 500 || 1460 || 2420 || 3000 || 4272 || 5000 || 10000<br />
|-<br />
| specific impulse || 684.1 || 687.8 || 695.1 || 701.8 || 728.7 || 748.2 || 757.3 || 772.1 || 778.1 || 795.9<br />
|}</ref><br />
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: <math>p_d = 0.2\ e^{-altitude/3000}</math><br />
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Parachutes work at lower efficiency than on Kerbin, making powered descent necessary when landing from orbit (unless you have enough drag/parachutes).<br />
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An ascent to Low Duna Orbit from the surface typically requires around 1500 to 2000 m/s in Delta-V, leaving you in a orbit at 42km altitude traveling at roughly 950 m/s.<br />
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The following table gives terminal velocities at different Duna altitudes. These are also the velocities at which a ship should travel for a fuel-optimal ascent from Duna, given the game's model of atmospheric drag.<ref>http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/6664-Mini-challenge-max-altitude-with-this-supplied-spacecraft?p=100912&viewfull=1#post100912</ref><br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Altitude (m) !! Velocity (m/s)<br />
|-<br />
| 0 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=0}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 1000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=1000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 2000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=2000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 3000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=3000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 5000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=5000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 8000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=8000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 10000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=10000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 13000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=13000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 15000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=15000}}|3}}<br />
|-<br />
| 20000 || {{sigfigs|{{VT|planet=Duna|alt=20000}}|3}}<br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
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== Orbital Statistics ==<br />
The [[w:geosynchronous_orbit|geosynchronous orbit]] of Duna is at an altitude of<br />
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=65517.859375 | mass_kg=4.51548115036107e21 | radius_km=320 }} above Duna. The speed of the satellite is<br />
{{OrbitVelocity | period_s=65517.859375 | mass_kg=4.51548115036107e21 | radius_km=320 }} and it has an orbital period resonating with 1 Duna day (18.2 hours or 65517.859375 seconds). However, a long-term orbit at this point is not possible, as it will eventually intersect Ike's SOI.<br />
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For a [[w:semi-synchronous_orbit|semi-synchronous orbit]] of ½ Duna day (9.025 hours or 32490 seconds) an orbit of<br />
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=32758.9296875 | mass_kg=4.51548115036107e21 | radius_km=320 }} above Duna is needed with a velocity of<br />
{{OrbitVelocity | period_s=32758.9296875 | mass_kg=4.51548115036107e21 | radius_km=320 }}.<br />
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== Interplanetary Travel ==<br />
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From altitude orbit around Duna, the amount of delta-V needed to reach the orbits of other celestials is as follows:<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
<br />
!Body<br />
!colspan="2"|Delta-V<br />
|-<br />
| [[Ike]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~300 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Kerbin]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~620 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Dres]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~820 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Eve]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1080 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Jool]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1350 m/s<br />
|-<br />
| [[Eeloo]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~1580 m/s<br />
|-<br />
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| [[Moho]]<br />
|colspan="2"| ~2100 m/s<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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== Reference Frames ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| Warp || 5x, 10x || 50x || 100x || 1000x || 10,000x || 100,000x<br />
|-<br />
| Minimum Altitude || above atmosphere || 60 km || 100 km || 300 km || 600 km || 800 km<br />
|}<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Parachute_Descent.png|Parachute descent down to Duna surface. <br />
File:ISA_over_Duna.png|ISA satellite in orbit over Duna being used to map the planet surface.<br />
File:DunaSurface.png|Duna's surface at Dawn.<br />
File:Duna_projection.png|A false color Mercator projection of Duna's surface using MapSat.<br />
File:Duna_and_ike.jpg|Duna and Ike.<br />
File:Duna_map_800.gif|A topografic height map of Duna made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
File:DoonaMap.png|A color map of Duna<br />
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== Changes ==<br />
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;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Minor art pass<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
* On the surface of Duna, there is a large monument carved in the likeness of a Kerbal face, alluding to the infamous "Face of Mars" discovered in the Cydonia Mensae region of Mars during the 1970's. <br />
* Duna's name may be either a reference to its desert landscape or a shout-out to the Frank Herbert novel ''Dune''.<br />
* One anomalous feature on Duna is a small, pyramid-like hill emitting an SSTV signal. When decrypted, it shows a diagram-like image of three figures standing next to the hill itself, implying that Duna was once inhabited.<br />
* The low-lying areas near Duna's equator make a shape resembling Europe.<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
<references /><br />
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{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Planets]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=Gilly&diff=10478Gilly2013-01-10T14:07:39Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Reference Frames */</p>
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{{Planetbox<br />
|Class=Moon<br />
|File=gilly_tracking.png<br />
|Parent=Eve<br />
|smaxis=31500000<br />
|apoap=48825000<br />
|periap=14175000<br />
|orbecc=0.55<br />
|orbinc=12<br />
|anomaly=1<br />
|orbps=388440<br />
|orbph=107.9<br />
|orbv=515.6<br />
|radius=13000<br />
|mass=1.24205121587e17<br />
|gravPar=8289449.81471635<br />
|gravityv=0.05<br />
|gravityp=Unknown<br />
|sidrot=28255<br />
|sidv=2.9<br />
|geosync=42137.7<br />
|SoI=126123.271704568<br />
|atmosyorn=No<br />
|atmoskPa=N/A<br />
|atmosh=N/A<br />
|T-minC=N/A<br />
|T-minK=N/A<br />
|T-maxC=N/A<br />
|T-maxK=N/A<br />
|O2yorn=N/A<br />
}}<br />
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'''Gilly''' is a tiny asteroid and the only [[w:natural satellite|natural satellite]] of [[Eve]]. Gilly is the smallest celestial body in the [[Kerbol]] system. Landing on Gilly is challenging due to its very low mass, steep slopes, and highly eccentric orbit, making it very easy to overthrust engines or send a spacecraft tumbling. Escaping Gilly in turn is very easy as engines with a very low thrust or even with a Kerbal's jetpack are enough to escape Gilly's sphere of influence.<br />
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Gilly has the least gravity of any body in the Kerbol system, with half of Jool's moon Pol due to its extremely small mass and size. A Kerbal can jump over 1000 feet on this moon. Gilly's gravity makes it ideal for very low fuel interplanetary missions. Gilly also has an irregular orbit, so catching the moon is a tad harder.<br />
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An unplanned encounter with Gilly is unlikely when approaching Eve, even if player's trajectory is near the plane of Gilly's orbit. This is because Gilly's sphere of influence is very small relative to the semi-major axis of its orbit &mdash; in fact, no other moon in the game has a smaller SOI-to-semi-major-axis ratio.<!--<br />
Gilly: 0.00400391333<br />
Bop: 0.00950241914<br />
Minmus: 0.04781762553<br />
Vall: 0.05576569800<br />
Laythe: 0.13697931872<br />
Tylo: 0.15848931387<br />
Mun: 0.20246325833<br />
Ike: 0.32799965625<br />
--><br />
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Gilly was once even more dangerous to land on due to a clipping bug with the [[w:polygon mesh|collision mesh]]. This problem was fixed in {{version|0.17.1}}.<br />
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== Topography ==<br />
{|<br />
|<br />
[[File:Gilly ISA Topo.png|thumb|right|The topographic map of Gilly.]]The surface of Gilly is extremely dynamic and uneven, with many steep slopes and smooth areas. Gilly has the lowest mass and gravitational force . Due to its minuscule mass and gravitational force, it does not have an atmosphere. Gilly is also rich in solid carbon, making it grey in colour.<br />
== Reference Frames ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
| '''Warp''' || 5x, 10x || 50x || 100x || 1000x || 10,000x || 100,000x<br />
|-<br />
| '''Minimum altitude''' || 8 km || 20 km || 40 km || 80 km || 100 km || ? km<br />
|}<br />
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Like on Pol, an orbit under 20 km is unwise, as it will almost always clip into the terrain.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
GillyLanding.png | An unsuccessful touchdown attempt in 0.17. Note the landing legs clipping through terrain.<br />
Gilly ISA Topo.png | Topographical image of Gilly.<br />
screenshot123.png | A successful [[EVA]] landing.<br />
Gilly_map_800.gif | A topografic height map of Gilly as at Version 0.18.2 made with the ISA MapSat plugin<br />
</gallery><br />
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== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.17.1|}}<br />
* Fixed terrain collision detection issues.<br />
;{{Version|0.17|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
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{{Celestial Bodies}}<br />
[[Category:Celestials]]<br />
[[Category:Moons]]</div>GrumpyGorloxhttps://wiki.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?title=IX-6315_%22Dawn%22_Electric_Propulsion_System&diff=10473IX-6315 "Dawn" Electric Propulsion System2013-01-10T04:06:31Z<p>GrumpyGorlox: /* Gallery */</p>
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<div>{{Partbox<br />
|Name=PB-Ion Electric Propulsion System<br />
|Role=Xenon Engine<br />
|Class=xenonengine<br />
|File=Pb-ion electric propulsion system.jpg<br />
|Costs=5700<br />
|Mass=0.25<br />
|Drag=0.2<br />
|Temp=3600<br />
|Tolerance=7<br />
|since=0.18<br />
|More=<br />
{{PB-more|Electricity|-12}}<br />
{{PB-more|Xenon Gas|-0.01}}<br />
|cfg=Parts/ionEngine/part.cfg<br />
}}<br />
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{{Quote<br />
|By emitting ionized xenon gas through a small thruster port, the PB-ION can produce incredibly efficient propulsion, but with a downside of very low thrust and high expense.<br />
|Ionic Protonic Electronics}}<br />
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== Usage ==<br />
* Ion Electric Propulsion Systems require Xenon Gas and a steady source of electricity. Electricity can be obtained using [[Parts#Electricity|Solar Panels and Batteries]]. Your batteries are used to store the electricity since there may be times your Solar Panels will be blocked from [[Kerbol]] (Sun) by objects or the dark side of [[Celestials|Celestial Bodies]].<br />
* Ion Electric Propulsion System is good for fine tuning of orbits just as RCS gas, with the difference that it requires much less xenon gas than [[RCS]] gas for the same change, however, it pulls a lot of electricity, making the need for a large number of solar panels. Another difference is that the xenon gas, stored in [[PB-X150 Xenon Container]], only, as well as other engines but unlike the [[RCS]] gas, can be directed in one direction.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:screenshot59.png | A Solar Glider Ready for take-off. This ships uses ion engines.<br />
File:screenshot51.png | The Solar glider in action!!!<br />
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== Changes ==<br />
;{{Version|0.18|}}<br />
* Initial Release<br />
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{{Parts}}</div>GrumpyGorlox