Atos System

Pictured: The current model of the Atos System, as mapped by the New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency.

In a picture taken by the Bassarid probe IASS-00M1, Micras passes across the face of a nearby galaxy known to Bassarid astronomers as Azos.

The Atos System is the stellar system in which the planet Micras exists. The following data is a result of many years of significant effort by Bassarid scientists genuinely seeking to develop and improve resources for scientists and researchers around the world and is not recognized by the international community at large. Of particular dispute is the existence of the moons of Thalassa, Nephele, and Glinos, and the multitude of asteroids which comprise the system's major asteroid belt.

In the 41.50s PSSC, the Bassarid government clarified its claims to this research, citing a desire to improve respect for the wishes of those nations and world leaders who regard Bassarid contributions to the global community as anathema.

Non-Bassarid research regarding the Atos System can be found at the Micronational Astronomy Society. All those who seek to avoid relying on any Bassarid research may instead rely on the abundance of data compiled over many years at that location.

Overview

The Atos System as it is currently understood, was defined in the early 32.80's PSSC by researchers working for the New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency. Current models of the Atos System also reflect research completed by scientists in Mercury.

Overview of Planets

Planet Name	Planet Image
		Mass (kg)	Radius (Km)	Solar Day (hours)	Orbital Period (days)	Semi-Major Axis (au)	Periapsis (au)	Apoapsis (au)	Albedo	Surface Temperature (k)	Surface Gravity (m/s^2)	Axial Tilt (degrees)	Inclination (degrees)	Orbital Speed (km/s)
Eos		3.32E+07	2,512	84.3	110	.414	.418	.418	.88	1,050	3.19	14.6	7.6	41.2
Micras		7.74E+24	6,875	24	183	.58	.583	.584	.32	288	10.9	22.5	0	34.8
Tarsica		9.45E+22	1,737	327	24.8	.0019	.002	.002	.16	255	2.09	8.1	3.1	9.27
Pyros		5.88E+24	6,576	14.1	336	.874	.876	.878	.25	241	9.07	21.1	1.5	28.4
Indigo		4.52E+24	5,858	79.1	488	1	.93	1.3	.37	202	8.79	9.3	1.3	21.7
Plateau		9.45E+22	143	6.54	.23	.00007	.00007	.00007	.3	174	.2	3.4	4.99	31.9
Momiji		9.07E+23	3,478	3.16	7.84	.0009	.0009	.001	.13	321	5	4.24	2.55	26.3
Ivory		7.99E+18	77.1	9.29	.71	.00009	.00009	.0001	.09	182	.08	3.05	2.04	23
Asteroid Belt							1.33 (Inner), 1.86 (Outer)	1.33 (Inner), 1.86 (Outer)
Chrysos		1.47E+27	83,704	10.6	1,507	2.29	2.09	2.49	.06	131	14	4.69	.01	27.9
Fenrir		1.56E+23	1,850	36.9	2.14	.003	.003	.003	.01	151	3.05	1.5	.2	21.2
Lukedu		1.07E+23	1,567	27.9	4.45	.005	.005	.005	.44	166	2.91	.9	0	29
Agnis		7.97E+22	1,415	14.2	10.5	.009	.009	.009	.35	136	2.74	3.7	0	25.9
Thalassa		8.90E+26	87,770	7.83	2,541	3.29	3.07	3.51	0	110	7.71	37.6	.38	15
Styx		2.68E+23	1,925	48	2	.002	.002	.002	0	147	4.84	2.4	0	6.34
Faun		5.47E+22	1,323	71.6	3.4	.00338	.00336	.00341	.22	137	2.08	33.5	.000812	10.8
Silenus		1.62E+23	1,836	184	6.91	.00543	.00542	.00545	.03	74.6	3.2	27.4	.0049	8.55
Nephele		7.04E+26	53,741	16.8	4,108	4.65	4.63	4.67	.6	78.2	16.3	99.7	.627	12.3
Cato		4.11E+23	2,450	531	.5	.00087	.00083	.0009	.45	26.4	4.57	23.1	.00151	23.4
Sisera		7,31E+22	1,497	61.8	1.38	.0018	.00178	.00182	.42	12.9	2.18	18.7	.101	20.7
Erasmus		1.17E+23	1,878	79.1	2.3	.00241	.0024	.00241	.13	12.7	2.21	32.7	.000249	16.3
Glinos		2.04E+26	46,750	17.9	6,785	6.37	6.12	6.62	.72	58.1	6.24	19.5	5.4	10.6
Nikolaj		1.65E+23	2,113	1.06	.307	.0004	.00039	.00043	0	224	2.47	28.4	.00364	14.2
Noctis		1.40E+23	1,904	9.34	8,001	7.38	7.38	7.38	.16	142	2.58	23.2	12	10
Opsithe		5.57E+22	1,474	31.2	20,523	13.5	13.3	13.7	.57	41.3	1.71	7.88	1.6	7.23

Overview of Asteroids

The following is a list of the largest asteroids found in the asteroid belt which divides the Inner Atos System from the Realm of the Gas Giants. Most of the asteroids take their names from Bassaridianism, one of Micras' most important religions. One of the asteroids is named after the celebrated Craitish footballer Freddie Gaärsen, while another is named for the alcoholic beverage made from the national fruit of Craitland.

Planet Name	Planet Image
		Mass (kg)	Radius (Km)	Solar Day (hours)	Orbital Period (days)	Semi-Major Axis (km)	Periapsis (au)	Apoapsis (au)	Albedo	Surface Temperature (k)	Surface Gravity (m/s^2)	Axial Tilt (degrees)	Inclination (degrees)	Orbital Speed (km/s)
Euphrosyne	File:Euphrosyne2018.png	7.77E+19	165	129	759	2.26E+08	1.47	1.55	.32	152	.133	7.6	9.25	22.2
Mugwort	File:Mugwort.png	1.36E+04	93	435	762	2.27E+06	1.49	1.55	.53	162	.107	9.3	9.24	21.2
Malem	File:Malem.png	2.16E+20	232	131	772	2.29E+06	1.52	1.53	.17	163	.268	6.07	6	21.5
Krater	File:Krater.png	1.35E+19	92	64	792	2.33E+06	1.55	1.56	.41	162	.106	7.07	6.94	21.3
Tar	File:Tar.png	4.18E+20	289	27	807	2.36E+06	1.55	1.59	.05	161	.334	6.19	6.74	21.2
Agave		1.67E+21	459	41	802	2.35E+06	1.56	1.57	.11	161	.62	7.56	13.3	21.2
Liknon	File:Liknon.png	1.01E+20	180	328	819	2.38E+06	1.56	1.62	.64	160	.208	7.5	7.39	21.2
Thalia	File:Thalia.png	8.96E+20	373	656	807	2.35E+08	1.57	1.58	.11	160	.43	0	6.74	21.2
Kantharos	File:Kantharos.png	1.06E+20	183	98	833	2.41E+06	1.59	1.63	.11	158	.55	11.1	10.9	20.8
Gaärsen	File:Gaärsen.png	1.2E+21	411	22	859	2.46E+06	1.64	1.64	.75	157	.475	17.6	7.32	20.8
Salpinx	File:Salpinx.png	1.43E+2.30	202	321	924	2.58E+06	1.65	1.8	.21	151	.233	34	7.54	19.5
Scourge	File:Scourge.png	5.16E+20	210	66	916	2.56E+06	1.66	1.76	.12	152	.358	67	9.85	19.8
Thyrsus	File:Thyrsus.png	5.5E+19	147	128	944	2.61E+06	1.66	1.84	.38	157	.17	12.2	8.5	21.2
Melusine	100px	5.41E+20	315	82	892	2.52E+06	1.68	1.68	.42	156	.364	8.6	7.2	20.5
Retis	File:Retis.png	2.77E+10	117	53	940	2.61E+06	1.69.3	1.8	.11	151	.135	16.7	7.52	19.6
Oslic	File:Oslic.png	2.99E+19	120	218	926	2.58E+06	1.72	1.73	.11	154	.139	4.3	8.8	20.3
Aglaea	File:Aglaea2018.png	1.63E+19	115	44	948	2.62E+08	1.73	1.78	.28	152	.133	77.9	7.42	19.9
Redquill	File:Redquill2019.png	9.24E+26	39	34.8	948	2.8E+08	1.87	1.87	.51	2.7	.0407	14.5	0.34	19.5

Life in the Asteroid Belt

In 46.87 PSSC, it was discovered by researchers associated with the New Zimian Space Exploration and Settlement Agency that the asteroid belt is inhabited by a species of large single-celled organisms, known as Bijarids that feed entirely on rock and dust. The discovery of this species marks the first observation of life in the Atos System beyond Micras and Tarsica.

Star Maps

Maps of the Micrasian night sky in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Many stars are close bright enough to be seen during large portions of the day, as seen in this photo taken in the Coastal Woodlands of Bassaridia Vaeringheim.

In 45.55 PSSC, the New Zimian Space Exploration announced that it had completed its efforts to map the night sky. Soon after, in 45.70, it announced that it had determined the approximate location of the Atos System within its respective galaxy.