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'''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]]. 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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'''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]]. 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 5.7 km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach Minmus orbit than Mün orbit, but easier to land.
 
 
== Characteristics ==
 
 
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation Rotation]: ~1.203 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(angle) degrees] per hour, or ~0.35 m/s.
 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?)
 
 
 
* Theoretical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geosynchronous_orbit Synchronous Orbit] altitude: 4303.59 km; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_orbit 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 ==
 
== Orbital Characteristics ==
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* [[w: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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Synchronous orbit around Minmus is not possible, since it would have to occur at an altitude of {{OrbitAltitude | period_s=(299.25*60*60) | mass_kg=4.233e19 | radius_km=60 }}, beyond its sphere of influence.
  
 
== Topography ==
 
== 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.[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=13530.msg219016#msg219016] The lakes are almost perfectly flat and mostly at datum altitude (0 m).
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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.<ref>http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=13530.msg219016#msg219016</ref> The lakes are almost perfectly flat and mostly at datum altitude (0 m).
  
 
== Reference Frames ==
 
== Reference Frames ==

Revision as of 00:38, 16 October 2012

Minmus/Planetbox

Minmus is a small moon of Kerbin. 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 5.7 km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach Minmus orbit than Mün orbit, but easier to land.

Orbital Characteristics

  • Synodic Period from Kerbin's Surface: 14 days, 3 hours, 1 second (1220401 seconds)

Synchronous orbit around Minmus is not possible, since it would have to occur at an altitude of 0.00 m, beyond its sphere of influence.

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
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

Changes

0.17
  • Minmus is no longer tidally locked to Kerbin.[2]
0.15
  • Initial Release

Notes

  1. http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=13530.msg219016#msg219016
  2. http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/10q9z2/minmus_lost_its_tidal_lock_to_kerbin_in_v017/