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== Topography == | == Topography == | ||
| − | Minmus has a | + | Minmus has a very uneven surface, with substantial areas over 6 km high. The vast majority of the surface is rolling hills, with lakes of a frozen substance 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). |
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File:Min_color.png|A full projection map of Minmus as of version 0.15 and above | File:Min_color.png|A full projection map of Minmus as of version 0.15 and above | ||
File:Minmus Topo mercator 400x400.png|A topographic map of Minmus made with the ISA MapSat plugin | File:Minmus Topo mercator 400x400.png|A topographic map of Minmus made with the ISA MapSat plugin | ||
| − | File:Minmus_800.gif | A | + | File:Minmus_800.gif | A topographic heightmap of Minmus made with the ISA MapSat plugin |
File:MunAndKerbinFromMinmus.png | Mun and Kerbin as seen from the surface of Minmus | File:MunAndKerbinFromMinmus.png | Mun and Kerbin as seen from the surface of Minmus | ||
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
| + | *Minmus's name is likely derived from the Latin word "minimus", which denotes the smallest member of a group of beings or creatures. Since Minmus is the smallest member of the Kerbin system, this makes sense. | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
Revision as of 01:54, 15 December 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 Mun orbit, but easier to land.
Contents
Orbital Characteristics
- Synodic Period from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds)
Synchronous orbit around Minmus is possible at an altitude of 0.00 m.
Topography
Minmus has a very uneven surface, with substantial areas over 6 km high. The vast majority of the surface is rolling hills, with lakes of a frozen substance 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 |
| 5x | 3,000 m |
| 10x | 3,000 m |
| 50x | 6,000 m |
| 100x | 12,000 m |
| 1,000x | 24,000 m |
| 10,000x | 48,000 m |
| 100,000x | 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
A topographic heightmap of Minmus made with the ISA MapSat plugin
Mun and Kerbin as seen from the surface of Minmus
Trivia
- Minmus's name is likely derived from the Latin word "minimus", which denotes the smallest member of a group of beings or creatures. Since Minmus is the smallest member of the Kerbin system, this makes sense.
Changes
- Minmus is no longer tidally locked to Kerbin.[2]
- Minmus' mass reduced. [3]
- Synchronous orbit is now possible. Previously, it would have required an altitude of 0.00 m, outside Minmus' sphere of influence.
- Initial Release
See also
Tutorial on travelling from Kerbin to Minmus
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/
- ↑ http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/24156-Is-Minmus-on-a-weight-loss-program
