Difference between revisions of "Dres"

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Dres
Dres as seen from orbit.
Dwarf planet of Kerbol
Orbital Characteristics
Semi-major axis		40 839 348 203 m [Note 1]
Apoapsis		46 761 053 692 m [Note 1]
Periapsis		34 917 642 714 m [Note 1]
Orbital eccentricity		0.145
Orbital inclination		5 °
Argument of periapsis		90 °
Longitude of the ascending node		280 °
Mean anomaly		3.14 rad (at 0s UT)
Sidereal orbital period		47 893 063 s
		2 217 d 1 h 37 m 43.1 s
Synodic orbital period		11 392 903.3 s
Orbital velocity		4 630 - 6 200 m/s
Physical Characteristics
Equatorial radius		138 000 m
Equatorial circumference		867 080 m
Surface area		2.3931396×1011 m2
Mass		3.2190937×1020 kg
Standard gravitational parameter		2.1484489×1010 m3/s2
Density		29 242.045 kg/m3
Surface gravity		1.13 m/s2 (0.115 g)
Escape velocity		558.00 m/s
Sidereal rotation period		34 800.000 s
		1 d 3 h 40 m 0 s
Solar day		34 825.305 s
		1 d 3 h 40 m 25.3 s
Sidereal rotational velocity		24.916 m/s
Synchronous orbit		732.24 km
Sphere of influence		32 832 840 m [Note 1]
Atmospheric Characteristics
Atmosphere present		No
Scientific multiplier
Surface		8
Splashed		N/A
Near space		7
Outer space		6
Recovery		6
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The distances are given from the body's center, not from the surface (unlike ingame)

Dres is the fifth celestial body in the Kerbol star system, and is the first dwarf planet. It is located between Duna and Jool in a somewhat eccentric and inclined orbit. It is considered to be the Ceres analog for the game. It is similar to Moho and Eeloo in that it has no atmosphere and no natural satellites. Dres has the least gravity of any planet in the Kerbol system. Dres is a dwarf planet because it has not "cleared its neighborhood", due to the presence of "Dres-teroids" nearby.

In-game Description

Geography

The surface of Dres appears light grey and is rocky and uneven, similar to that of Mün, with a surface covered in regolith rubble. Unlike Mün, Dres has large patches of what appears to be ice. The highest points are just under 5.7 km in altitude. One notable geographic feature is a canyon just south of the equator, which is several kilometers deep.

Cratering

The surface of Dres has several craters. However, unlike other planetary bodies, none are very prominent, the largest being slightly under 13 km in diameter.

In total, 42 craters have been positively identified. Another 5 are still waiting for confirmation. The spreading of the craters is biased to the western, particularly the northwestern, hemisphere of Dres.

Biomes

Dres has 8 biomes.

Biome list

Dres In-game biome map as of 1.2

Poles Highlands Midlands Lowlands Ridges Impact Ejecta Impact Craters Canyons

Reference Frames

Gallery

→ Main article: Category:Images of Dres

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  A lander with three kerbonauts landed at Dres.

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  A topographical projection map of Dres; accurate as of 0.18.

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  A topographical height map of Dres as of version 0.18.1; made with the ISA MapSat plugin.

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  Bob Kerman at the bottom of the big canyon roughly 3 kilometers below the actual lander.

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  A beautiful sunrise over the big canyon.

Changes

1.0

• Added "Dres-teroid" belt

0.90

• Added biomes

0.18

• Initial Release

Notes

v t e Kerbol System Kerbol Moho Eve Kerbin Duna Dres Jool Eeloo (The Sun)   Gilly Mun Minmus Ike   Laythe Vall Tylo Bop Pol