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[[File:minmus.jpg|thumb|right|Minmus as seen from orbit in version 0.15.2]]
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'''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]], and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. 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.
 
'''Minmus''' is a small [[moon]] of [[Kerbin]], and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. 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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== Characteristics ==
 
== Characteristics ==
  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radius Equatorial Radius]: 60 km
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation Rotation]: ~1.203 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(angle) degrees] per hour, or ~0.35 m/s (believed to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_locking tidally locked] to [[Kerbin]])
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass Mass]: 4.234e19 kg
 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density Density]: 46.79 g/cm^3
 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_gravity Surface Gravity]: 0.785 m/s^2 or 0.080 g
 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_gravitational_parameter Gravitational parameter]: 2.825505 km^3/s^2[[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=12364]]
 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_velocity Escape velocity] from surface: 306.89 m/s
 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation_period Rotation Period]: ~299.272 hours;  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation Rotation]: ~1.203 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(angle) degrees] per hour, or ~0.35 m/s (believed to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_locking tidally locked] to [[Kerbin]])
 
  
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?)
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?)
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== Orbital Characteristics ==
 
== Orbital Characteristics ==
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_(geometry) Parent Body]: [[Kerbin]]
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-major_axis Semi-Major Axis]: 47000 km
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_speed Velocity]: 274.1 m/s
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_inclination Inclination]: 6°
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longitude_of_the_ascending_node Longitude of Ascending Node]: 78°
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_of_periapsis Argument of Periapsis]: 38° 
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mean_anomaly Mean Anomaly] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epoch_(astronomy) Epoch] UT = 0.0:  0.900000 radians
 
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_period Orbital Period]: 12 days, 11 hours, 16 minutes, 19 seconds (1077379 seconds)
 
  
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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)
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere_of_influence_%28astrodynamics%29 Sphere of influence]: ~ 2,713 km or 45 body radii
 
  
 
== Topography ==
 
== Topography ==
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Min_color.png|A full projection map of Minmus as of version 0.15 and above
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File:Minmus Topo mercator 400x400.png|A topographic map of Minmus made with the ISA MapSat plugin
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</gallery>
  
  

Revision as of 18:35, 28 September 2012

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Minmus is a small moon of Kerbin, and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. 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.

Characteristics

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

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

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