Difference between revisions of "Minmus"
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+ | |imgdesc=<small>Minmus as seen from orbit in {{version|0.15.2}}</small> | ||
+ | |Parent=[[Kerbin]] | ||
+ | |Axism=47,000,000 | ||
+ | |Axisau= | ||
+ | |orbitv=274.1 | ||
+ | |inclination=6 | ||
+ | |longitude=78 | ||
+ | |argperi=38 | ||
+ | |anomaly=0.900000 | ||
+ | |periodh=1077379 seconds / 299.27 | ||
+ | |periodd=12.47 | ||
+ | |soikm=2,713 | ||
+ | |soirad=45 | ||
+ | |radius=60 | ||
+ | |mass=4.234e19 | ||
+ | |density=46.79 | ||
+ | |gravityv=0.785 | ||
+ | |gravityg=0.080 | ||
+ | |gparam=2.825505 | ||
+ | |esc=306.89 | ||
+ | |rotation= | ||
+ | |day= | ||
+ | |geosync= | ||
+ | |geostation= | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
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== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?) | ||
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== Orbital Characteristics == | == Orbital Characteristics == | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synodic_period Synodic Period] from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synodic_period Synodic Period] from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds) | ||
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== Topography == | == Topography == | ||
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+ | == Gallery == | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 18:35, 28 September 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
- Rotation: ~1.203 degrees per hour, or ~0.35 m/s (believed to be tidally locked to Kerbin)
- Axial Tilt/Obliquity: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?)
- Theoretical Synchronous Orbit altitude: 4303.59 km; Stationary Orbit velocity: 25 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
- Synodic Period from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds)
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 |
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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