Ovok

Ovok
Ovok as seen from orbit.
Moon of Sarnus
Orbital Characteristics
Semi-major axis		12 169 413 m
Apoapsis		12 291 107 m
Periapsis		12 047 719 m
Orbital eccentricity		0.01
Orbital inclination		1.5 °
Argument of periapsis		0 °
Longitude of the ascending node		55 °
Mean anomaly		1.72 rad (at 0s UT)
Sidereal orbital period		29 440 s
		1 d 2 h 10 m 40.1 s
Synodic orbital period		29 443.5 s
Orbital velocity		2 571 - 2 623 m/s
Longest time eclipsed		4 264 s
Physical Characteristics
Equatorial radius		26 000 m
Equatorial circumference		163 363 m
Surface area		8.4948665×109 m2
Mass		1.9865795×1017 kg
Standard gravitational parameter		13 258 591 m3/s2
Density		2 698.3439 kg/m3
Surface gravity		0.020 m/s2 (0.002 g)
Escape velocity		31.94 m/s
Sidereal rotation period		29 440.147 s
		1 d 2 h 10 m 40.1 s
Sidereal rotational velocity		5.5490 m/s
Synchronous orbit		40.27 km
Sphere of influence		23 364.318 m
Atmospheric Characteristics
Atmosphere present		× No
Scientific multiplier
Surface		12
Splashed		N/A
Near space		9
Outer space		8
Recovery		8

Ovok is the second moon of Sarnus and is roughly egg-shaped. The moon orbits just out of Sarnus' ring system and is tidally locked to the gas giant. It is the Methone analog to the game.

In-Game Description

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Ovok's characteristic smooth egg shape is caused by the tidal force exerted by Sarnus and Ovok's gravity. This has led scientists to believe that the moon must consist of an icy fluff, that easily contracts and expands, resulting in a landscape that is free of deep impact craters. The moon was named for Ovok, a mythological beast known for its soft fur and razor-like claws. — Kerbal Astronomical Society

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Physical Characteristics

At first glance, the oblong moon may look like an egg. The dramatic stretching is likely due to Sarnus' tidal force pulling on the moon - which can indicate a composition of something fairly soft and pliable.

The surface of Ovok reflects nearly all visible light, and the trailing surface absorbs large amounts of plasma in Sarnus' magnetosphere.

The density of the moon suggests a composition of pure water ice, and particles torn from the moon may contribute to the unique ring system around Sarnus' equator - which are also likely composed of ice and rock particles. This record low density also gives it the lowest surface gravity of any body in the game (Ovok's SOI is actually 94km, not 23km).

Biomes

Ovok only has 3 biomes.

Biome list

Ovok biome map

Macula Oblongata Tasi Region Scarring

Reference Frames

Time warp	Minimum Altitude
1×	Any
5×	1 463 m
10×	2 925 m
50×	5 850 m
100×	11 700 m
1 000×	23 400 m
10 000×	46 800 m
100 000×	93 600 m