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| − | '''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]]. 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. | + | '''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]]. 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 5.7 km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach Minmus orbit than Mün orbit, but easier to land. |
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== Orbital Characteristics == | == Orbital Characteristics == | ||
| + | * [[w:Synodic Period|Synodic Period]] from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds) | ||
| − | * | + | Synchronous orbit around Minmus is not possible, since it would have to occur at an altitude of {{OrbitAltitude | period_s=(299.25*60*60) | mass_kg=4.233e19 | radius_km=60 }}, beyond its sphere of influence. |
== Topography == | == 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. | + | 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.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=13530.msg219016#msg219016</ref> The lakes are almost perfectly flat and mostly at datum altitude (0 m). |
== Reference Frames == | == Reference Frames == | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 16 October 2012
Minmus is a small moon of Kerbin. 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 5.7 km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach Minmus orbit than Mün orbit, but easier to land.
Orbital Characteristics
- Synodic Period from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds)
Synchronous orbit around Minmus is not possible, since it would have to occur at an altitude of 0.00 m, beyond its sphere of influence.
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.[1] 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 |
Gallery
A full projection map of Minmus as of version 0.15 and above
A topographic map of Minmus made with the ISA MapSat plugin
Changes
- Minmus is no longer tidally locked to Kerbin.[2]
- Initial Release
Notes
- ↑ http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=13530.msg219016#msg219016
- ↑ http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/10q9z2/minmus_lost_its_tidal_lock_to_kerbin_in_v017/
