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'''Moho''' is the innermost planet of the [[Kerbol]] star system. It has been tidally locked to [[Kerbol]] in previous versions, and similarly to [[Dres]] and [[Eeloo]], has no natural satellites. As of version .18, Moho is now farther out, is no longer tidally locked, and is easier to land on due to thermal hazards being removed for now.
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'''Moho''' is the innermost planet of the [[Kerbol]] star system. It is the [[w:Mercury (planet)|Mercury]] analogue for Kerbal Space Program. It is similar to [[Dres]] and [[Eeloo]] in that it has no atmosphere and no natural satellites.
  
 
== Topography ==
 
== Topography ==
[[File:203bu.png|thumb|left|Topographical image of Moho pre-0.18.]]
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Moho's surface ranges from light brown highlands to dark brown Maria. It is heavily cratered, but less so than the moons of [[Kerbin]] and [[Jool]], suggesting erosion. Because of the lack of an atmosphere on Moho, the primary suspect of Moho's erosion is volcanism. It is probable that Moho under goes volcanic periods, induced by tidal friction with Kerbol. This would lead to the filling up of craters.
As of 0.18 Moho surface ranges from light brown highlands to dark brown Maria. the surface is heavily cratered; contrary to the previous version there are no longer large volcanoes on Moho and it now looks much more like a Mercury analogue.
 
  
== Atmosphere ==
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Moho has two very deep wells at the geographic north and south pole of a, as yet, undetermined depth. <!-- Where? Is this referring to the old, pre-0.18 Moho, with two deep volcanoes? --> Current analysis and probes dropped into the crater at the north pole revealed it to be more than 5 km deep before the probe crashed into the ever narrowing canyon walls. It is possible that these are volcanic tubes that are as of this moment dormant. Further analysis of the canyon walls is needed before a definitive answer can be presented.
As of update 0.18 Moho has lost its atmosphere, making it much easier to reach the planet.
 
  
 
== Orbital Statistics ==
 
== Orbital Statistics ==
Geosynchronous orbit around Moho is not possible — it would require an altitude of {{OrbitAltitude | period_s=2215764 | mass_kg=3.675e21 | radius_km=250 }}, outside of Moho's sphere of influence.
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Geosynchronous orbit around Moho is not possible — it would require an altitude of {{OrbitAltitude | period_s=2215754 | mass_kg=3.675e21 | radius_km=250 }}, outside of Moho's sphere of influence.
  
 
For a semi synchronous orbit of ½ Moho day (307.75 hours or 1,107,882 seconds) an orbit of
 
For a semi synchronous orbit of ½ Moho day (307.75 hours or 1,107,882 seconds) an orbit of
 
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=1107882 | mass_kg=3.675e21 | radius_km=250 }} above Moho is needed with a velocity of  
 
{{OrbitAltitude | period_s=1107882 | mass_kg=3.675e21 | radius_km=250 }} above Moho is needed with a velocity of  
 
{{OrbitVelocity | period_s=1107882 | mass_kg=3.675e21 | radius_km=250 }}.
 
{{OrbitVelocity | period_s=1107882 | mass_kg=3.675e21 | radius_km=250 }}.
 
 
== Geographical Features ==
 
Moho has a fairly heavily cratered surface, but it is less then that of the moons of Kerbin and Jool, showing signs of erosion. Because of the lack of an atmosphere on Moho, the primary suspect of Moho's erosion is volcanism. It is probable that Moho under goes volcanic periods, induced by tidal friction with Kerbol. This would lead to the filling up of craters.
 
 
Moho has two very deep wells at the geographic north and south pole of a, as yet, undetermined depth. Current analysis and probes dropped into the crater at the north pole have revealed it to be more then 5km deep, before the probe crashed into the ever narrowing canyon walls. It is possible that these are volcanic tubes that are as of this moment dormant. Further analysis of the canyon wells is needed before a definitive answer can be presented.
 
  
 
== Reference Frames ==
 
== Reference Frames ==
 
 
Rotational/Inertial transition: ? m
 
Rotational/Inertial transition: ? m
  
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Moho_landing.png|A successful landing at Moho pre-0.18. Note the engines still overheating.
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Moho_800_map.gif | A topographic height map of Moho as at Version 0.18.2 made with the ISA MapSat plugin.
Moho_800_map.gif |A topografic height map of Moho as at Version 0.18.2 made with the ISA MapSat plugin  
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Moho_landing.png | A successful landing at Moho pre-0.18. Note the engines still overheating.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
 
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*Entirely changed more cratered surface.
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* Entirely changed more cratered surface.
*Color changed from red to brown.
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* Color changed from red to brown.
*No more superheated atmosphere.   
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* No more superheated atmosphere.   
 
;{{Version|0.17|}}
 
;{{Version|0.17|}}
 
* Initial Release
 
* Initial Release

Revision as of 18:03, 7 January 2013

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Moho is the innermost planet of the Kerbol star system. It is the Mercury analogue for Kerbal Space Program. It is similar to Dres and Eeloo in that it has no atmosphere and no natural satellites.

Topography

Moho's surface ranges from light brown highlands to dark brown Maria. It is heavily cratered, but less so than the moons of Kerbin and Jool, suggesting erosion. Because of the lack of an atmosphere on Moho, the primary suspect of Moho's erosion is volcanism. It is probable that Moho under goes volcanic periods, induced by tidal friction with Kerbol. This would lead to the filling up of craters.

Moho has two very deep wells at the geographic north and south pole of a, as yet, undetermined depth. Current analysis and probes dropped into the crater at the north pole revealed it to be more than 5 km deep before the probe crashed into the ever narrowing canyon walls. It is possible that these are volcanic tubes that are as of this moment dormant. Further analysis of the canyon walls is needed before a definitive answer can be presented.

Orbital Statistics

Geosynchronous orbit around Moho is not possible — it would require an altitude of 0.00 m, outside of Moho's sphere of influence.

For a semi synchronous orbit of ½ Moho day (307.75 hours or 1,107,882 seconds) an orbit of 0.00 m above Moho is needed with a velocity of 0.00 m/s.

Reference Frames

Rotational/Inertial transition: ? m

Warp Minimum Altitude
5x 10 km
10x 10 km
50x 30 km
100x 50 km
1,000x 100 km
10,000x 200 km
100,000x 300 km

Gallery

Changes

0.18
  • Entirely changed more cratered surface.
  • Color changed from red to brown.
  • No more superheated atmosphere.
0.17
  • Initial Release

Notes