Difference between revisions of "Minmus"
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| − | [[File:minmus.jpg|thumb|right|Minmus as seen from orbit]] | + | [[File:minmus.jpg|thumb|right|Minmus as seen from orbit (0.15.2)]] |
| − | '''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]], and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. From the surface of [[Kerbin]] or [[Mun]], it is a purple speck which appears to slightly oscillate vertically. This is a result of viewing its rotation from afar. Up close, it is mint green in appearance with what seem to be icy buttes, large hills, and frozen lakes. The highest areas are over 5.7km in altitude. It is | + | '''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]], and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. From the surface of [[Kerbin]] or [[Mun]], it is a purple speck which appears to slightly oscillate vertically. This is a result of viewing its rotation from afar. Up close, it is mint green in appearance with what seem to be icy buttes, large hills, and frozen lakes. The highest areas are over 5.7km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach '''Minmus''' orbit than '''Mün''' orbit, but easier to land. |
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_of_influence_%28astrodynamics%29 Sphere of influence]: ~ 2,713 km or 45 body radii | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_of_influence_%28astrodynamics%29 Sphere of influence]: ~ 2,713 km or 45 body radii | ||
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| + | == Topography == | ||
| + | Minmus has a much rougher surface than [[Kerbin]] or [[Mün]], with substantial areas over 4 km high. The vast majority of the surface is rolling hills, with lakes of frozen methane concentrated near the equator.[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=13530.msg219016#msg219016] The lakes are almost perfectly flat and mostly at datum altitude (0 m). | ||
== Reference Frames == | == Reference Frames == | ||
Revision as of 02:08, 17 June 2012
Minmus is a small moon of Kerbin, and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. From the surface of Kerbin or Mun, it is a purple speck which appears to slightly oscillate vertically. This is a result of viewing its rotation from afar. Up close, it is mint green in appearance with what seem to be icy buttes, large hills, and frozen lakes. The highest areas are over 5.7km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach Minmus orbit than Mün orbit, but easier to land.
Characteristics
- Equatorial Radius: 60 km
- Mass: 4.234e19 kg
- Density: 46.79 g/cm^3
- Surface Gravity: 0.785 m/s^2 or 0.080 g
- Gravitational parameter: 2.825505 km^3/s^2[[1]]
- Escape velocity from surface: 306.89 m/s
- Rotation Period: ~299.199 hours; Rotation: ? degrees per hour, or ~0.35 m/s (believed to be tidally locked to Kerbin)
- Theoretical(?) Synchronous Orbit altitude: ? m; Stationary Orbit velocity: ? m/s
Note, this Stationary orbit cannot actually be achieved, as any satellite or vessel attempting to achieve this orbit will be re-captured by Kerbin.
Orbital Characteristics
- Semi-Major Axis: 47000 km
- Velocity: 274.1 m/s
- Inclination: 6°
- Orbital Period: 12 days, 11 hours, 16 minutes, 19 seconds
- Sphere of influence: ~ 2,713 km or 45 body radii
Topography
Minmus has a much rougher surface than Kerbin or Mün, with substantial areas over 4 km high. The vast majority of the surface is rolling hills, with lakes of frozen methane concentrated near the equator.[2] The lakes are almost perfectly flat and mostly at datum altitude (0 m).
Reference Frames
Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m
| Warp | Minimum Altitude |
|---|---|
| 1x | n/a |
| 2x | 0 m |
| 5x | 3,000 m |
| 10x | 6,000 m |
| 50x | 12,000 m |
| 100x | 24,000 m |
| 1,000x | 48,000 m |
| 10,000x | 60,000 m |
