Difference between revisions of "Dres"
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| − | Dres is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | Dres is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet Planet] released in version 0.18. It is located between Duna and Jool, in a somewhat eccentric and inclined orbit. It is considered to be the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceres_(dwarf_planet) Ceres] analog of the Kerbolar system. The surface of Dres is pale white and very rocky and uneven, similar to the surface of the [[Mun]]. Unlike the [[Mun]], there are large patches of what appear to be ice. |
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| + | ==Why Dres is a Planet== | ||
| + | According to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAU_definition_of_planet IAU definition of a planet], | ||
| + | ''A planet is a celestial body which: | ||
| + | 1. Is in orbit around the Sun, | ||
| + | 2. Has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape), and | ||
| + | 3. Has "cleared the neighbourhood" around its orbit.'' | ||
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| + | Dres, a celestial body, orbits kerbol, has a nearly spherical shape, and has cleared it's neighborhood of debris. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Revision as of 17:13, 19 December 2012
Template:Planetbox Dres is a Planet released in version 0.18. It is located between Duna and Jool, in a somewhat eccentric and inclined orbit. It is considered to be the Ceres analog of the Kerbolar system. The surface of Dres is pale white and very rocky and uneven, similar to the surface of the Mun. Unlike the Mun, there are large patches of what appear to be ice.
Geography
The surface of Dres is similar to that of Mün in a surface covered in regolith rubble. One notable feature is a several kilometers deep canyon.
Reference Frames
Rotational/Inertial transition: ? m
| Warp | Minimum Altitude | |
|---|---|---|
| 1x | 0 m | |
| 5x | 10,000 m | |
| 10x | 10,000 m | |
| 50x | 30,000 m | |
| 100x | 50,000 m | |
| 1,000x | 100,000 m | |
| 10,000x | 200,000 m | |
| 100,000x | 300,000 m | |
Why Dres is a Planet
According to the IAU definition of a planet, A planet is a celestial body which: 1. Is in orbit around the Sun, 2. Has sufficient mass to assume hydrostatic equilibrium (a nearly round shape), and 3. Has "cleared the neighbourhood" around its orbit.
Dres, a celestial body, orbits kerbol, has a nearly spherical shape, and has cleared it's neighborhood of debris.
Gallery
A topographical projection map of Dres, accurate as of 0.18. Click through for a larger version.
A topografic height map of Dres as at 0.18.1 made with the ISA MapSat plugin
Changes
- Initial Release
Notes
