Kerbal Space Program 2. A game with interstellar travel and new planets. A game I cannot wait for! But I have a suggestion. I think KSP2 should have cameras. In the real world astronomers, scientists, and space guys use telescopes to observe celestial bodies and stars. A lot of the information we have about space is from observations. But I think KSP2 should have cameras. It would make a lot of sense for science progression.
If KSP2 has cameras though, I mean telescopes there shouldn’t just be one variant. Today astronomers and scientists observe the heavens with all kinds of spectrums. Gamma, visible light, ultra violet, infrared. And many more. So. I would like to suggest there shouldn't be just one variant of telescopes (or space cameras). There should be many. And each variant would specialize and observe things in a different spectrum. Of course you wouldn't unlock each variant in one node. I meann, X-Ray and Gamma telescopes would be a problem after but I think you know what I mean. So now we have gone over the variant, I would like to explain the game mechanics.
These telescopes or space cameras would be used to earn science points by making observations, and maybe even make discoveries in a story mode ( I won't go too deep into this)! I will provide some examples of what science reports the cameras could turn out with. Also, these telescopes could possibly zoom in on planets far away and even take reports on them. Like seeing Jool from Low Kerbin Orbit, or observing Gurdamma from Kerbin.
EXAMPLES (below):
Kerbol Example (inferred):
Kerbol is very hot. It would definitely burn a fried egg. The R and D guys could use this intel and make new parts that don't burn easily. Jool System (High Above) Example (visible light):
Jool is very green. And Laythe it blue. Tylo is grey. Vall is bue. But where is Pol and Bop? They must be small.
Gardumma Example (visible light):
Zooming up on Gurdamma and it's very pixelated and blurry. It seems to have water and is rocky. Maybe it is habitable? Aliens?
The telescopes could also be used to take pictures of beautiful scenery and views of KSP2 for your background or photo collection. You could say you could aim the telescope at a plent or ship and zoom in to see it. If you have a question, comment please do so below. And vote above if you like this idea.
Originally suggested for KSP2 here:
Oringally Suggested for KSP1 here: