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== Orbital Statistics == | == Orbital Statistics == | ||
| − | Bop is | + | Bop is the only satellite of Jool that permits a geosynchronous orbit. Because of its fast rotation (3.6 hours per rotation) descending to an altitude of 154417.9 meter, well within the sphere of influence (993003 meters) you can then view Bop from the same place every time. |
== Reference Frames == | == Reference Frames == | ||
Revision as of 09:07, 18 October 2012
Bop is one of the four natural satellites of Jool. It is very similar to Gilly. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise as high as 20 km above the surface.
Orbital Statistics
Bop is the only satellite of Jool that permits a geosynchronous orbit. Because of its fast rotation (3.6 hours per rotation) descending to an altitude of 154417.9 meter, well within the sphere of influence (993003 meters) you can then view Bop from the same place every time.
Reference Frames
| Paid (0.17) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rotational/Inertial transition | ~3,900 m | |
| Warp | Minimum Altitude | |
| 1x | 24,500 m | |
| 2x | 24,500 m | |
| 5x | 24,500 m | |
| 10x | 24,500 m | |
| 50x | 40,000 m | |
| 100x | 60,000 m | |
| 1000x | 80,000 m | |
| 10000x | 100,000 m | |
Gallery
Topographical map of Bop
Changes
- Initial Release
