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| − | '''Eve''' is the second [[planet]] from [[Kerbol]], introduced in version 0.17. It is purple in appearance. It has one small asteroid | + | '''Eve''' is the second [[planet]] from [[Kerbol]], introduced in version 0.17. It is purple in appearance. It has one small asteroid called [[Gilly]]. |
| − | Eve is the closest planet to Kerbin and the easiest to reach, requiring the least Delta-V of any planet. Having a similar size to Kerbin gives it a large gravity well and a thick atmospheric composition makes landings easier, while making departure more difficult. | + | Eve is the closest planet to [[Kerbin]] and the easiest to reach, requiring the least Delta-V of any planet. Having a similar size to Kerbin gives it a large gravity well and a thick atmospheric composition makes landings easier, while making departure more difficult. |
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Eve has large oceans of liquid mercury and large, flat continents with a few mountain peaks. There is a distinctly large crater in the western hemisphere. The surface looks like purple sand dunes. | Eve has large oceans of liquid mercury and large, flat continents with a few mountain peaks. There is a distinctly large crater in the western hemisphere. The surface looks like purple sand dunes. | ||
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== Atmosphere == | == Atmosphere == | ||
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The atmosphere begins ~100 KM. It is very thick, approximately as thick at 11,500 m, as sea level atmosphere is on Kerbin. One observed deceleration profile is: 130 m/s at 11 KM, 110 m/s at 8.5 KM, 100 m/s at 7.5 KM, 90 m/s at 6 KM, 80 m/s at 4.3 KM. | The atmosphere begins ~100 KM. It is very thick, approximately as thick at 11,500 m, as sea level atmosphere is on Kerbin. One observed deceleration profile is: 130 m/s at 11 KM, 110 m/s at 8.5 KM, 100 m/s at 7.5 KM, 90 m/s at 6 KM, 80 m/s at 4.3 KM. | ||
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| − | + | Eve.png|Orbiting Eve | |
| − | + | Eve_sky_surface.png|Eve's sky at the surface. | |
| − | + | Eve_isa_mapsat.png|A topographic map of Eve made with the ISA MapSat plugin | |
| + | </gallery> | ||
{{Celestial Bodies}} | {{Celestial Bodies}} | ||
[[Category:Celestials]] | [[Category:Celestials]] | ||
[[Category:Planets]] | [[Category:Planets]] | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 28 September 2012
Eve is the second planet from Kerbol, introduced in version 0.17. It is purple in appearance. It has one small asteroid called Gilly.
Eve is the closest planet to Kerbin and the easiest to reach, requiring the least Delta-V of any planet. Having a similar size to Kerbin gives it a large gravity well and a thick atmospheric composition makes landings easier, while making departure more difficult.
Topography
Eve has large oceans of liquid mercury and large, flat continents with a few mountain peaks. There is a distinctly large crater in the western hemisphere. The surface looks like purple sand dunes.
Based on the fact that Eve has liquid mercury, the temperature range on the surface must be between -38.83 °C and 356.73 °C. This implies that that it should be reasonable candidate for colonisation as far as temperature goes at least. The atmosphere however could cause problems, it is very 'dense', which implies it has a high air pressure or a composition that differs greatly from that of Kerbin, however it is should not be too extreme to overcome and set up a some what permanent base.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere begins ~100 KM. It is very thick, approximately as thick at 11,500 m, as sea level atmosphere is on Kerbin. One observed deceleration profile is: 130 m/s at 11 KM, 110 m/s at 8.5 KM, 100 m/s at 7.5 KM, 90 m/s at 6 KM, 80 m/s at 4.3 KM.
From within Eve's atmosphere, the sky appears indigo-blue during nighttime. During dawn and dusk, the sky is green. The atmosphere is probably composed of iodine given its purple coloration.
Jet engines function in Eve's atmosphere, but do not provide useful thrust near the surface due to the density of the air.
Natural Satellites
Eve's only natural satellite is the tiny captured asteroid Gilly in a highly eccentric and inclined orbit. Gilly's surface is currently bugged, and it is impossible to land there.
Changes
0.17 Initial Release
Gallery
Orbiting Eve
- Eve sky surface.png
Eve's sky at the surface.
A topographic map of Eve made with the ISA MapSat plugin
