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== Orbital Statistics ==
 
== Orbital Statistics ==
Bop is currently the only satellite to that can have 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.  
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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

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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

Changes

0.17
  • Initial Release