Kerbin - Revision history

KiwiShark: Various table updates

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Various table updates

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	The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.		The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.

	Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. ~~orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations~~		Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+Situations
	\|-		\|-
	! ~~science region~~ !! ~~altitude range~~ !! ~~science multiplier~~		! Name !! Altitude Range (m) !! Science Multiplier
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~high orbit~~ \|\| 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m \|\| ~~12x~~		\| High Orbit \|\| 150,000 - 84,159,286 \|\| 12
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~low orbit~~ \|\| 70 000 m - 150 000 m \|\| 6x		\| Low Orbit \|\| 70,000 - 150,000 \|\| 6
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~atmosphere~~ \|\| 0 m - 70 000 m \|\| 1x		\| Atmosphere \|\| 0 - 70,000 \|\| 1
	\|}		\|}
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+Biomes
	\|-		\|-
	! ~~science region~~ !! ~~science multiplier~~		! Name !! Science Multiplier
	\|-		\|-
	\| grasslands \|\| 1x		\| grasslands \|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| water \|\| 1x		\| water \|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| ice \|\| 1x		\| ice \|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| mountains \|\| 1x		\| mountains \|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| desert \|\| 1x		\| desert \|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| highlands \|\| 1x		\| highlands \|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| beach \|\| 1x		\| beach \|\| 1
	\|}		\|}

	== Discoverables ==		== Discoverables ==
	There are five discoverables spread around Kerbin's surface. ~~two~~ secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables ~~kapy rock~~ and ~~stargazer point~~. ~~they~~ award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. ~~the~~ KSC is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin~~. however it~~ rewards as much as science as ~~the~~ surface regions of Kerbin ~~due to being the starting location of any launch~~.		There are five [[discoverables]] spread around Kerbin's surface. Two secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables, Kapy Rock and Stargazer Point. These locations award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. The [[Kerbal Space Center\|KSC]] is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin, but only rewards as much as science as any other surface regions of Kerbin.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|-
	! ~~discoverable~~ !! ~~multiplier~~		! Name !! Science Multiplier
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~kapy rock~~ \|\| 2x		\| [[Kapy Rock]]\|\| 2
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~stargazer point~~ \|\| 2x		\| [[Stargazer Point]]\|\| 2
	\|-		\|-
	\| Kerbal ~~space center~~ \|\| 1x		\| [[Kerbal Space Center]]\|\| 1
	\|-		\|-
	\| Kerb-2 ~~summit~~\|\| 2x		\| [[Kerb-2 Summit]]\|\| 2
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~the lost center~~ \|\| 2x		\| [[The Lost Center]]\|\| 2
	\|}		\|}

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 == Discoverables ==
-There are five discoverables spread around Kerbin's surface. two secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables kapy rock and stargazer point. they award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. the KSC is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin. however it rewards as much as science as the surface regions of Kerbin due to being the starting location of any launch. class \"fandom-table\" discoverable science multiplier - kapy rock 2x - stargazer point 2x - Kerbal space center 1x - Kerb-2 summit 2x - the lost center 2x
+There are five discoverables spread around Kerbin's surface. two secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables kapy rock and stargazer point. they award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. the KSC is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin. however it rewards as much as science as the surface regions of Kerbin due to being the starting location of any launch.
 == Version history ==

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 The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.
-Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m 12x - low orbit 70 000 m - 150 000 m 6x - atmosphere 0 m - 70 000 m 1x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - grasslands 1x - water 1x - ice 1x - mountains 1x - desert 1x - highlands 1x - beach 1x
+Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations
 == Discoverables ==

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Oceans

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	== Atmosphere ==		== Atmosphere ==
	Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters. oceans oceans oceans Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.		Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters.

	== Oceans ==		== Oceans ==
	~~A significant porion of~~ Kerbin's ~~surface is covered~~ by liquid water oceans. ~~These~~ are ~~confirmed~~ to ~~have fish (also called Kish)~~ in ~~them~~. ~~Since~~ the ~~For Science! update, parts~~ have ~~buoyancy physics which enables to player to build boats and launch them~~ from ~~the KSC~~'s ~~port~~.		Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.

	== Magnetosphere ==		== Magnetosphere ==

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	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==
	''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. Its vast oceans, deserts, forests, and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. Its moons Mun and Minmus swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''		''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration, there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. Its vast oceans, deserts, forests, and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. Its moons, Mun and Minmus, swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''

	== Surface ==		== Surface ==
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	== Atmosphere ==		== Atmosphere ==
	Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters. oceans oceans oceans Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.		Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters. oceans oceans oceans Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.

			== Oceans ==
			A significant porion of Kerbin's surface is covered by liquid water oceans. These are confirmed to have fish (also called Kish) in them. Since the For Science! update, parts have buoyancy physics which enables to player to build boats and launch them from the KSC's port.

	== Magnetosphere ==		== Magnetosphere ==
	Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.		Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.

	== Science ==		== Science Regions ==
	The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.		The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.

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			{{Infobox celestial body}}
	Kerbin is the third planet in the [[Kerbolar system]], the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the [[Kerbal Space Center\|KSC]], and the starting point of any space program. It is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. It has a breathable oxygen atmosphere, large oceans of liquid water, and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. Kerbin has two moons, the [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]].		Kerbin is the third planet in the [[Kerbolar system]], the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the [[Kerbal Space Center\|KSC]], and the starting point of any space program. It is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. It has a breathable oxygen atmosphere, large oceans of liquid water, and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. Kerbin has two moons, the [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]].

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	~~Kerbin is~~ the third ~~planets~~ planet in the Kerbolar system, the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the KSC, and the starting point of any space program. it has a breathable oxygen atmosphere large oceans of liquid water and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. it has two moons the mun mun and minmus and it is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. reaching a stable orbit around Kerbin is the first step to every campaign which requires around 3400 dv though the exact value can vary by the ascent profile efficiency and the aerodynamics of the craft. often about half of the dv of a craft is spent entering orbit around Kerbin. the space around Kerbin is a huge source of science in the early game. the first three primary missions are focused on gradually learning to achieve an orbit around Kerbin. it is dedicated to being a stepping stone to exploring the rest of the universe.		Kerbin is the third planet in the [[Kerbolar system]], the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the [[Kerbal Space Center\|KSC]], and the starting point of any space program. It is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. It has a breathable oxygen atmosphere, large oceans of liquid water, and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. Kerbin has two moons, the [[Mun]] and [[Minmus]].

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==
	''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. ~~its~~ vast oceans deserts forests and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. ~~its~~ moons ~~mun~~ and ~~minmus~~ swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''		''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. Its vast oceans, deserts, forests, and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. Its moons Mun and Minmus swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''

	== Surface ==		== Surface ==
	Kerbin's surface is among the most diverse in the Kerbolar system. ~~along~~ with large saltwater oceans that moderate the climate of the planet local surface conditions range from icy wastelands through temperate grasslands to extremely hot and dry deserts. it is the only planet in the Kerbolar system that has vegetation and multicellular life. much of Kerbin's surface is mountainous which suggest that it is very tectonically active and has a molten iron core. aside from Kerbals Kerbin is home to hundreds of different plant and animal species notably kapybaras that roam its grasslands and Kerbugs that can often be seen playing their saxophones at the KSC.		Kerbin's surface is among the most diverse in the Kerbolar system. Along with large saltwater oceans that moderate the climate of the planet local surface conditions range from icy wastelands through temperate grasslands to extremely hot and dry deserts. It is the only planet in the Kerbolar system that has vegetation and multicellular life. much of Kerbin's surface is mountainous which suggest that it is very tectonically active and has a molten iron core. aside from Kerbals Kerbin is home to hundreds of different plant and animal species notably kapybaras that roam its grasslands and Kerbugs that can often be seen playing their saxophones at the KSC.

	== Atmosphere ==		== Atmosphere ==
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	Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.		Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.

	== Science ~~regions~~ ==		== Science ==
			The [[Science]] available in Kerbin's sphere of influence is readily available early in a campaign, generally enough to unlock a handful of Tier 2 research nodes without revisiting Kerbin's moons for multiple biomes. Kerbin is the target body for the most number of [[missions]] in the game.

	Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m 12x - low orbit 70 000 m - 150 000 m 6x - atmosphere 0 m - 70 000 m 1x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - grasslands 1x - water 1x - ice 1x - mountains 1x - desert 1x - highlands 1x - beach 1x		Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m 12x - low orbit 70 000 m - 150 000 m 6x - atmosphere 0 m - 70 000 m 1x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - grasslands 1x - water 1x - ice 1x - mountains 1x - desert 1x - highlands 1x - beach 1x

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Kerbin is the third planets planet in the Kerbolar system, the home planet of Kerbalkind, location of the KSC, and the starting point of any space program. it has a breathable oxygen atmosphere large oceans of liquid water and huge landmasses with a wide variety of biomes. it has two moons the mun mun and minmus and it is the third-largest planet in the Kerbolar system. reaching a stable orbit around Kerbin is the first step to every campaign which requires around 3400 dv though the exact value can vary by the ascent profile efficiency and the aerodynamics of the craft. often about half of the dv of a craft is spent entering orbit around Kerbin. the space around Kerbin is a huge source of science in the early game. the first three primary missions are focused on gradually learning to achieve an orbit around Kerbin. it is dedicated to being a stepping stone to exploring the rest of the universe.

== Synopsis ==
''Even as rockets and probes escape its atmosphere for deep space exploration there is still much to appreciate about this vibrant world. its vast oceans deserts forests and plains coat the surface in lively beauty. its moons mun and minmus swirl silently above it. Kerbalkind is fortunate to call this pale blue planet their home.''

== Surface ==
Kerbin's surface is among the most diverse in the Kerbolar system. along with large saltwater oceans that moderate the climate of the planet local surface conditions range from icy wastelands through temperate grasslands to extremely hot and dry deserts. it is the only planet in the Kerbolar system that has vegetation and multicellular life. much of Kerbin's surface is mountainous which suggest that it is very tectonically active and has a molten iron core. aside from Kerbals Kerbin is home to hundreds of different plant and animal species notably kapybaras that roam its grasslands and Kerbugs that can often be seen playing their saxophones at the KSC.

== Atmosphere ==
Kerbin's atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen with small amounts of argon and trace amounts of carbon dioxide water and other greenhouse gases. the average molar mass of the atmosphere is 28.9644 g mol and temperatures average at about 288.15 k 15 u8c2b0c . the atmosphere tends to get colder with increasing altitude and decreasing density. there are local variations in composition and aerosol presence depending on the local conditions. for instance there are high amounts of pollen in the grassland and highland regions due to the widespread presence of grasses flowers and trees. desert regions have almost no water vapor in the atmosphere corresponding with a low humidity. near the beaches sand and salt are present in the air due to the proximity to the ocean. the weather on Kerbin is fairly clement. below the tropopause a layer of low-altitude fluffy cumulus clouds is often present which causes the skies on Kerbin to vary tremendously in cloud cover. the clouds on Kerbin are located at an altitude of about 2 000 meters. oceans oceans oceans Kerbin's oceans are made of liquid water as the temperatures and atmospheric density on Kerbin permit water to exist in vast quantities. by volume the oceans on Kerbin are about 96 liquid water 4 salt and a tiny percentage of organic and inorganic substances. warm and cold currents along the ocean floors help moderate the climates of Kerbin. the mun contributes heavily to the tides on Kerbin's oceans. minmus also produces a tide but due to its larger distance and smaller mass it is stated to be nearly negligible. at the ocean bottoms water temperatures are close to freezing and higher in salinity than the ocean surface. the surface of the ocean bottom is mainly sand and broken shell fragments along with some organic matter. concentrations of potassium-40 raise the radiation levels above expected levels at this depth. it may have originated from deep within Kerbin's interior brought to the surface via hydrothermal vents.

== Magnetosphere ==
Kerbin has a relatively powerful magnetic field which blocks out harmful solar radiation from Kerbol and aids in making Kerbin an ideal world for life. its magnetosphere is among the most powerful in the Kerbolar system dwarfed only by jool jool\'s and Kerbol's and it extends even beyond minmus. its rapid rotation rate and molten iron core are likely the cause of Kerbin's extremely powerful magnetic field.

== Science regions ==
Kerbin has seven surface science regions giving it the highest number of regions for any celestial body in ksp2; this number is matched only by laythe . its high number of regions make it optimal for gaining a lot of science science points early on. however the low multiplier yields modest results at best. orbital situations orbital situations orbital situations class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region altitude range science multiplier - high orbit 150 000 m - 84 159 286 m 12x - low orbit 70 000 m - 150 000 m 6x - atmosphere 0 m - 70 000 m 1x surface regions surface regions surface regions class \"wikitable fandom-table\" science region science multiplier - grasslands 1x - water 1x - ice 1x - mountains 1x - desert 1x - highlands 1x - beach 1x

== Discoverables ==
There are five discoverables spread around Kerbin's surface. two secondary missions are focused on two of these discoverables kapy rock and stargazer point. they award more science than everywhere else on Kerbin aside from being in orbit around it. the KSC is counted as a discoverable location on its own as it is a small but important location on Kerbin. however it rewards as much as science as the surface regions of Kerbin due to being the starting location of any launch. class \"fandom-table\" discoverable science multiplier - kapy rock 2x - stargazer point 2x - Kerbal space center 1x - Kerb-2 summit 2x - the lost center 2x

== Version history ==
[[0.2.0.0]]

* Added science regions.
* Added new discoverables.

[[0.1.5.0]]

* Updated atmospheric scattering.

[[0.1.2.0]]

* Improved distribution of rock scatter objects on surface.

* Height fog added.

* Fixed plants rendering incorrectly.

[[0.1.1.0]]

* Fixed atmosphere disappearing when viewed from Mun's SoI.

* Updated foliage.

[[0.1.0.0]]

* Initial release.