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| − | Bop is mostly mountainous with very few flat surface areas. Due to a very low surface gravity, it is unable to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium. A noticeable feature on Bop is a very large impact crater on the northern hemisphere west to the prime meridian. The highest point on Bop is an astounding | + | Bop is mostly mountainous with very few flat surface areas. Due to a very low surface gravity, it is unable to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium. A noticeable feature on Bop is a very large impact crater on the northern hemisphere west to the prime meridian. The highest point on Bop is an astounding 21,758 m, marking the highest point above sea level in the [[Kerbol System]]. The point lies at 23,87° W and 64,57° N and is as high as [[w:Olympus Mons|Olympus Mons]] on Mars. |
Like the other Kerbol bodies, excluding [[Minmus]], the [[Mun]], and [[Kerbin]], Bop is a single [[biome]]. | Like the other Kerbol bodies, excluding [[Minmus]], the [[Mun]], and [[Kerbin]], Bop is a single [[biome]]. | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 16 July 2014
Bop/Data Bop is one of the five natural satellites of Jool. It seems to be a captured asteroid and has certain similarities to Gilly, another presumed captured asteroid orbiting Eve. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise nearly 22 km above the surface, meaning any orbit below could possibly encounter the surface. Due to its small gravity, landing is relatively easy, similar to Minmus. This low gravity results in its crushed up irregular terrain. The brownish surface color may come from solid carbon or iron oxide within the harsh landscape.
In-game Description
| “ | Bop is a small moon in the vicinity of Jool. In Kerbal mythology, Bop is believed to be the home of the Kraken, a mischievous creature said to play with the ships of hapless explorers, by spinning them out of control until torn asunder, then casting them into oblivion. — Kerbal Astronomical Society |
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Topography
Bop is mostly mountainous with very few flat surface areas. Due to a very low surface gravity, it is unable to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium. A noticeable feature on Bop is a very large impact crater on the northern hemisphere west to the prime meridian. The highest point on Bop is an astounding 21,758 m, marking the highest point above sea level in the Kerbol System. The point lies at 23,87° W and 64,57° N and is as high as Olympus Mons on Mars.
Like the other Kerbol bodies, excluding Minmus, the Mun, and Kerbin, Bop is a single biome.
Reference frames
| Time warp | Minimum Altitude |
|---|---|
| 1× | Any |
| 5× | 24 500 m |
| 10× | 24 500 m |
| 50× | 24 500 m |
| 100× | 40 000 m |
| 1 000× | 60 000 m |
| 10 000× | 80 000 m |
| 100 000× | 100 000 m |
Gallery
Topographical map of Bop using the ISA MapSat plugin
A polar topographical map of Bop with the same plugin
A topographic height map of Bop made with the ISA MapSat plugin
A lander on Laythe. Bop is seen as a small dot.
A small user-created probe in a valley of Bop.
A small rover on the surface of Bop. Notice the steep hills and wheels not fully on the ground due to low gravity.
A lander on Bop with two kerbals
Changes
- Semi-major axis increased to prevent SOI intersection with Tylo
- Initial Release
