Horizons Coordinates

Daish

Daish
Come someone explain to me the how the HELL coordinates work in horizons HUD and how the heck your supposed to line up long: and lat: numbers because i'm flying round and round a planet like a complete lemon because FD are can't come up with better system or planet scanner or something, to say nothing about there poor communication on how things work with elite... if poi are not bad enough now we get coordinates : to try find something like a wreck but again spend yarns of hours trying to find it.... Elite is just getting more and more frustrating to play, with more and more grind....:( roll on No man sky....
 

CmdrCragaroth

C
A little late posting here but similar problem- I can see both sides! I understand lat/long but it's fustratingly enigmatic the (lack of) indicated planetary orientation/co ordinate presentation. My current method is trying to get within 10 degrees or so for both integers in between SC and OC and zero in after glide from there but I it's the having to 'fish out' the approximate area while trying to glide your Conda onto a high G world, and then a hour or more to zero in, I understand the mechanics (basically) and that's how hardcore piloting is, but it's been made a needlessly laborious task in Elite IMO for those who simply haven't got 3 hours to reach an already mathematically known location on an object that's wire framed anyway *(just add equator or certainly the meridian to planetary maps!)* 😕 ....But seriouly man NMS looks quaint, intriguing, inspired even don't get me wrong but Elites in a different league entirely- I'd sooner take 50hrs to try and master insterstellar orienteering at the mercy of Brabens sadistcally obtuse time-sink than be a dirty PS4-er any day!! 😋 Good Luck Cmdrs o7
 
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Mercury7

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There is another thread talking about the desperate need for some planetary navigation tools. Having equitorial and meridian lines on the planetary map would go a long way.

The thing to remember is flying north/south affects latitude, and east/west affects longitude.

If you're at -180 degrees longitude on the equator, and you want 0 degrees longitude on the equator, it is easiest to first align your ship to north, then climb out to 300 km altitude and cruise around the planet to the other side. It will also help you with figuring out where you are. Don't forget that after the maneuver, you will be pointing south!

A similar thing applies for east/west.

Only drop out of SC once you're in the general area.
 
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