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'''Bop''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. It seems to be a [[captured asteroid]] and has certain similarities to [[Gilly]], another presumed captured asteroid orbiting Eve. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise nearly 22 km above the surface, meaning any orbit below could possibly encounter the surface. Due to its small gravity, landing is relatively easy, similar to Minmus. This low gravity results in its crushed up irregular terrain. The brownish surface color may come from solid carbon or iron oxide within the harsh landscape.
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'''Bop''' is one of the five [[w:Natural satellite|natural satellites]] of [[Jool]]. It seems to be a [[captured asteroid]] and has certain similarities to [[Gilly]], another presumably captured asteroid orbiting Eve. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise to nearly 22 km above the surface, meaning any orbit below this could possibly impact the surface. It is comparable to [[Minmus]] in that, due to its low gravity, landing is relatively easy. This low gravity results in its bulged, irregular terrain. The brownish surface color may come from solid carbon or iron oxide within the harsh landscape.
  
 
== In-game Description ==
 
== In-game Description ==
  
 
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|Bop is a small moon in the vicinity of Jool. In Kerbal mythology, Bop is believed to be the home of the Kraken, a mischievous creature said to play with the ships of hapless explorers, by spinning them out of control until torn asunder, then casting them into oblivion.
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|[[Kerbal Astronomical Society]]}}
  
|Bop is a small moon in the vicinity of Jool. In Kerbal mythology, Bop is believed to be the home of the Kraken, a mischievous creature said to play with the ships of hapless explorers, by spinning them out of control until torn asunder, then casting them into oblivion.
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== Topography ==
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Bop is mostly mountainous with very few flat surface areas. Due to a very low surface gravity, it is unable to achieve [[w:Hydrostatic equilibrium|hydrostatic equilibrium]]. A noticeable feature on Bop is a very large impact crater on the northern hemisphere west to the prime meridian. The highest point on Bop is an astounding 21,758 m, marking the highest point above sea level in the [[Kerbol System]]. The point lies at 23.87° W and 64.57° N and is as high as [[w:Olympus Mons|Olympus Mons]] on [[w:Mars|Mars]].  
  
|Kerbal Astronomical Society}}
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Like most other Kerbol bodies, excluding [[Minmus]], the [[Mun]] and [[Kerbin]], Bop was a single [[biome]] until version 0.90.
== Topography ==
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Bop is mostly mountainous with very few flat surface areas. Due to a very low surface gravity, it is unable to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium. A noticeable feature on Bop is a very large impact crater on the northern hemisphere west to the prime meridian. The highest point on Bop is an astounding 21.755 km, marking the highest point above sea level in the [[Kerbol System]]. The point lies at 23,87° W and 64,57° N and is as high as [[w:Olympus Mons|Olympus Mons]] on Mars.
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{{SpoilerBox
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|description=Easter Eggs Are Shown
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File:Bop Deep Space Kraken.png| One of the few anomalies on Bop, known as the Deep Space Kraken.
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</gallery>}}
  
Like the other Kerbol bodies, excluding [[Minmus]], the [[Mun]], and [[Kerbin]], Bop is a single [[biome]].
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== Biomes ==
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Bop has 5 [[biomes]].
  
{{SpoilerBox|description=|content=On this moon the dead [[Deep Space Kraken]] can be found.}}
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=== Biome list ===
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{|
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| style="vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;" |
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[[File:Bop biome 1800x900.png|thumb|left|Bop biome map as of 1.2.1]]
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* Poles
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* Slopes
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* Peaks
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* Valley
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* Ridges
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|}
  
 
== Reference frames ==
 
== Reference frames ==
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File:Bop_800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Bop made with the ISA MapSat plugin
 
File:Bop_800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Bop made with the ISA MapSat plugin
 
File:BopFromLaythe.png | A lander on Laythe. Bop is seen as a small dot.
 
File:BopFromLaythe.png | A lander on Laythe. Bop is seen as a small dot.
File:screenshot66.png | A small user-created probe in a valley of Bop.
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File:Small lander on Bop.png | A small user-created probe in a valley of Bop.
File:Screenshot1092.png| A small rover on the surface of Bop. Notice the steep hills and wheels not fully on the ground due to low gravity.
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File:Rover on Bop.png| A small rover on the surface of Bop. Notice the steep hills and wheels not fully on the ground due to low gravity.
 
File:Bop landing party.jpg | A lander on Bop with two kerbals
 
File:Bop landing party.jpg | A lander on Bop with two kerbals
 
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== Trivia ==
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*Bop looks very similar to Gilly in color and shape.
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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* Added biomes
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;{{Version|0.18.2|}}
 
 
* Semi-major axis increased to prevent SOI intersection with [[Tylo]]
 
* Semi-major axis increased to prevent SOI intersection with [[Tylo]]
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* Initial Release
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* Initial release
  
 
{{Celestial Bodies}}
 
{{Celestial Bodies}}
 
[[Category:Celestials]]
 
[[Category:Celestials]]
 
[[Category:Moons]]
 
[[Category:Moons]]

Revision as of 20:24, 14 April 2018

Bop
Bop
Bop as seen from orbit.
Moon of Jool
Orbital Characteristics
Semi-major axis 128 500 000 m [Note 1]
Apoapsis 158 697 500 m [Note 1]
Periapsis 98 302 500 m [Note 1]
Orbital eccentricity 0.235
Orbital inclination 15 °
Argument of periapsis 25 °
Longitude of the ascending node 10 °
Mean anomaly 0.9 rad (at 0s UT)
Sidereal orbital period 544 507 s
25 d 1 h 15 m 7.4 s
Synodic orbital period 547 355.1 s
Orbital velocity 1 167 - 1 884 m/s
Longest time eclipsed 10 286 s
Physical Characteristics
Equatorial radius 65 000 m
Equatorial circumference 408 407 m
Surface area 5.3092916×1010 m2
Mass 3.7261090×1019 kg
Standard gravitational parameter 2.4868349×109 m3/s2
Density 32 391.188 kg/m3
Surface gravity 0.589 m/s2 (0.06 g)
Escape velocity 276.62 m/s
Sidereal rotation period 544 507.43 s
25 d 1 h 15 m 7.4 s
Sidereal rotational velocity 0.75005 m/s
Synchronous orbit 2 588.17 km
Sphere of influence 1 221 060.9 m [Note 1]
Atmospheric Characteristics
Atmosphere present No
Scientific multiplier
Surface 12
Splashed N/A
Near space 9
Outer space 8
Recovery 8

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The distances are given from the body's center, not from the surface (unlike ingame)

Bop is one of the five natural satellites of Jool. It seems to be a captured asteroid and has certain similarities to Gilly, another presumably captured asteroid orbiting Eve. Bop has a large crater with a white rim. Some of its mountains rise to nearly 22 km above the surface, meaning any orbit below this could possibly impact the surface. It is comparable to Minmus in that, due to its low gravity, landing is relatively easy. This low gravity results in its bulged, irregular terrain. The brownish surface color may come from solid carbon or iron oxide within the harsh landscape.

In-game Description

Bop is a small moon in the vicinity of Jool. In Kerbal mythology, Bop is believed to be the home of the Kraken, a mischievous creature said to play with the ships of hapless explorers, by spinning them out of control until torn asunder, then casting them into oblivion.

Kerbal Astronomical Society

Topography

Bop is mostly mountainous with very few flat surface areas. Due to a very low surface gravity, it is unable to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium. A noticeable feature on Bop is a very large impact crater on the northern hemisphere west to the prime meridian. The highest point on Bop is an astounding 21,758 m, marking the highest point above sea level in the Kerbol System. The point lies at 23.87° W and 64.57° N and is as high as Olympus Mons on Mars.

Like most other Kerbol bodies, excluding Minmus, the Mun and Kerbin, Bop was a single biome until version 0.90.

Spoiler: Easter Eggs Are Shown

Biomes

Bop has 5 biomes.

Biome list

Bop biome map as of 1.2.1
  • Poles
  • Slopes
  • Peaks
  • Valley
  • Ridges

Reference frames

Time warp Minimum Altitude
Any
5× 24 500 m
10× 24 500 m
50× 24 500 m
100× 40 000 m
1 000× 60 000 m
10 000× 80 000 m
100 000× 100 000 m

Gallery

Trivia

  • Bop looks very similar to Gilly in color and shape.

Changes

0.90
  • Added biomes
0.18.2
  • Semi-major axis increased to prevent SOI intersection with Tylo
0.17
  • Initial release