Is it true that most KSP players never go interplanetary?

[eddiew]

20 hours ago, Talavar said:

 THis isn't always EXACTLY the case, but it's a pretty good simplification.

That's rather nice actually... easier than remembering phase angles for each target planet. How do you handle inner planets though?

[Talavar]

On 9/27/2016 at 5:18 PM, Red Iron Crown said:

...assuming a low inclination parking orbit.

I'd also observe that the second rule is somewhat inaccurate.
 

 

Granted. however, it's a basic rough simplification, meant to help get you started, and it's easy to remember. It's how I first learned in orbiter. Your depictions verify it. As they start slightly after (15 minute-ish) sunset, and sunrise. It's simply to get you going and let you learn without holding your hand completely.

Edited September 29, 2016 by Talavar

[Talavar]

9 hours ago, eddiew said:

That's rather nice actually... easier than remembering phase angles for each target planet. How do you handle inner planets though?

  This one is a bit harder, as the inner planets can have multiple orbits before you actually reach them (depending on what planet you start from). You'll have to play with the nodes to get back home. after you find a position that works, take note for future ventures. Mech-jeb is a wonderful learning tool for this (when it's functioning with the current release) as you can set up a return, then look at the planets positions before leaving. You'll start to get a second nature instinct about it eventually.

Edited September 29, 2016 by Talavar