I didn't realise bodies rotated on the system map

Until now, I didn't realise that bodies rotated on the system map.

Some bodies rotate quickly enough to be seen, like in this video. (You might want to select full screen and HD due to the surface features being similar in colour, but you can see it spinning).

[video=youtube_share;bvm2q-jaDRI]https://youtu.be/bvm2q-jaDRI[/video]
 
They all rotate at the same rate, not tied to an actual rotation period. It just indicates that they're not tidally locked. Also, I believe it only applies to landable bodies for now.
 
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