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| − | '''Vall''' is one of the five [[w:Natural_satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. It has an icy surface which is somewhat hilly, ranging in elevation from 0 m to 7976 m. Like the other large Joolian moons, Vall is tidally locked. Synchronus orbits around Vall are not possible, as they would lie outside of its SOI. | + | '''Vall''' is one of the five [[w:Natural_satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. It has an icy surface which is somewhat hilly, ranging in elevation from 0 m to 7976 m. Like the other large Joolian moons, Vall is tidally locked. Synchronus orbits around Vall are not possible, as they would lie outside of its SOI, at a radius of 3,893,254 meters. |
Landing on Vall and returning is significantly more challenging than the [[Mün]]. It lacks atmosphere but has a higher gravity and more uneven terrain, so a larger rocket is required. | Landing on Vall and returning is significantly more challenging than the [[Mün]]. It lacks atmosphere but has a higher gravity and more uneven terrain, so a larger rocket is required. | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 26 February 2013
Vall is one of the five natural satellites of Jool. It has an icy surface which is somewhat hilly, ranging in elevation from 0 m to 7976 m. Like the other large Joolian moons, Vall is tidally locked. Synchronus orbits around Vall are not possible, as they would lie outside of its SOI, at a radius of 3,893,254 meters.
Landing on Vall and returning is significantly more challenging than the Mün. It lacks atmosphere but has a higher gravity and more uneven terrain, so a larger rocket is required.
Reference Frames
Gallery
A small user-created probe in low orbit around Vall. Jool and Laythe have risen in the background.
A topographic map of Vall made with the ISA MapSat plugin.
A bump map in approximate natural colors.
The surface of Vall with Jool, Laythe and Tylo in the background. Bop is also on this picture but far to small to recognise.
A topographic heightmap of Vall made with the ISA MapSat plugin
Picture of Vall visible from Laythe
Changes
- Initial Release
