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The Discovery Scanner is ~~a unit that fits inside~~ of ~~a internal compartment~~ and ~~allows you~~ to ~~scan for unknown astronautical objects within your area~~.

[[File:Advanced-Discovery-Scanner.png|300px|thumb|Discovery Scanner icon]]

The '''Discovery Scanner''' is an integrated scanner module used to instantly identify all astronomical objects within an uncharted [[star system]]. When activated, either in normal space or [[Supercruise]], the Discovery Scanner catalogues [[stars]] and marks the positions of planets and moons. The [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]] can then be used to catalogue planetary bodies, and reveal the positions of any [[Unidentified Signal Source|Signal Sources]], while the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] can collect in-depth composition data on planetary bodies and map their surfaces.

This module ~~is extremely useful in "busy" areas~~ of a ~~system as locating all~~ of the ~~astronautical objects in a given area where there are many is extremely difficult due~~ to the ~~objects getting lost within~~ the ~~backdrop of space~~.

== Usage ==

{{Quote|This scanner can be used in supercruise and normal space by assigning the module to the current fire group and holding the trigger down to charge it. Once charged, the scan will reveal astronomical bodies within the range of the scanner. Once revealed, these bodies can be further analysed by approaching and targeting the body, then facing it to a trigger a basic scan.|Additional In-Game Description}}

The Discovery Scanner is one of the most important tools for an [[explorer]]. It can be activated and used to scan an entire system at once from any location within that system. However, while it will reveal all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]], revealing any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids|asteroid belts]] will require the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]].

~~This object is given inside~~ the ~~Sidewinder you start with~~ as ~~of Beta 2~~.04. ~~Update 3.03 with~~ a ~~Type 6 Lakon~~. ~~Intermediat escanner~~

The Discovery Scanner needs to be assigned to a fire group and can be activated in both supercruise and normal space. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down in order to charge the unit until the scan completes. After completing the scan, all stars in the system will be revealed and identified, but any planets, moons, and asteroid belts will remain unidentified and marked as "Unexplored" in the Navigation panel. Using the Full Spectrum System Scanner on these bodies or flying the ship in close proximity to them while in supercruise will provide identification data. Identified planets and moons can then be mapped using a third device, the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]].

~~There are 3 Levels of Discovery Scanners:~~

Data obtained from using only the Discovery Scanner can be sold to [[Universal Cartographics]] for [[credits]], but the data's value can be enhanced by also using the Full Spectrum System Scanner and Detailed Surface Scanner where applicable. Bonuses are given if a pilot is the first person to discover and/or map any applicable bodies.

* Basic Discovery Scanner ~~with 0.16~Ls range worth 1000CR~~

* Intermediate Discovery Scanner with 2.5~5.0Ls range worth 500'000CR

* Advanced Discovery Scanner with ???Ls range worth 1'500'000CR

~~== Usage~~[[~~Category:Equipment~~]] ==

~~Beta 3~~.~~03 Scanning at present may depend on size of objects. But i not getting range more than 2.5~5.0Ls for discovering Ross 130C~~.

~~I noted that you can just fly between~~ the ~~center of moons and discover~~ all in ~~one go~~. ~~But~~ the ~~range same~~ a ~~lot less than 400Ls with an Intermediat scanner~~

== Notes ==

*All ships come equipped with a Discovery Scanner by default.

*The Discovery Scanner needs to be charged for 5 seconds before it scans.

*If an undiscovered planetary body is scanned while the player is in a [[Wing]], then all wing members will be given discovery credit when the data is turned in.

*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.

*Unsold exploration data automatically transfers when the player switches to a different ship.

*Because of its distinctive sound, using the Discovery Scanner is often called "honk" by players.

~~The~~ Discovery Scanner ~~must be assigned to~~ a ~~firegroup. The assigned control to trigger~~ the ~~scanner must be held down~~ to ~~charge~~ the ~~unit~~. ~~It will tell you when its scan is complete~~.

=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===

Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range, with the Advanced Discovery Scanner or ADS being comparable to the current integrated Discovery Scanner. The old variants were removed with the ''Beyond'' Chapter Four update, and their specifications are listed below for archival purposes.

~~The Basic~~

~~Discovery Scanner also seems to have an effective range of 400Ls~~, so

{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table sortable" border="1"

~~multiple scans from different areas of a system are advisable~~.

|-

! Class

! Rating

! Mass (T)

! Integrity

! Active Range

! Passive Range (LS)

! Scan Time (S)

! Value (CR)

|-

| 1

| E

| 2.00

| 40

| 500

| 0.33

| 5

| 1,000

|-

| 1

| D

| 2.00

| 40

| 1,000

| 3.34

| 5

| 505,000

|-

| 1

| C

| 2.00

| 40

| ∞

| 33.36

| 5

| 1,545,000

|}

</div>

The Advanced Discovery Scanner appears to have an extremely large range as it has been proven to be able to detect objects from 125,000 ls away (Alderamin). This allows for the mapping of a whole solar system in 1 pass.

==References==

~~== Outfitters ==~~

~~Basic Discovery Scanner~~

[[ru:Сканер обнаружения]]

[[uk: Сканер відкриттів]]

~~Intermediate Discovery Scanner~~

[[zh:Discovery Scanner]]

* LaLande 29917 - Hopkins Hanger

[[Category:Equipment]]

* Wolf 417 - Egan Port (@Beta3.01)

~~Advanced~~ Discovery Scanner

* G 180-18 Alexandria Gateway (Beta 3.04)

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-The Discovery Scanner is a unit that fits inside of a internal compartment and allows you to scan for unknown astronautical objects within your area.
+[[File:Advanced-Discovery-Scanner.png|300px|thumb|Discovery Scanner icon]]
+{{Quote|Scanner used during exploration.|In-Game Description}}
+The '''Discovery Scanner''' is an integrated scanner module used to instantly identify all astronomical objects within an uncharted [[star system]]. When activated, either in normal space or [[Supercruise]], the Discovery Scanner catalogues [[stars]] and marks the positions of planets and moons. The [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]] can then be used to catalogue planetary bodies, and reveal the positions of any [[Unidentified Signal Source|Signal Sources]], while the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] can collect in-depth composition data on planetary bodies and map their surfaces.
-This module is extremely useful in "busy" areas of a system as locating all of the astronautical objects in a given area where there are many is extremely difficult due to the objects getting lost within the backdrop of space.
+== Usage ==
+{{Quote|This scanner can be used in supercruise and normal space by assigning the module to the current fire group and holding the trigger down to charge it. Once charged, the scan will reveal astronomical bodies within the range of the scanner. Once revealed, these bodies can be further analysed by approaching and targeting the body, then facing it to a trigger a basic scan.|Additional In-Game Description}}
+The Discovery Scanner is one of the most important tools for an [[explorer]]. It can be activated and used to scan an entire system at once from any location within that system. However, while it will reveal all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]], revealing any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids|asteroid belts]] will require the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]].
-This object is given inside the Sidewinder you start with as of Beta 2.04. Update 3.03 with a Type 6 Lakon. Intermediat escanner
+The Discovery Scanner needs to be assigned to a fire group and can be activated in both supercruise and normal space. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down in order to charge the unit until the scan completes. After completing the scan, all stars in the system will be revealed and identified, but any planets, moons, and asteroid belts will remain unidentified and marked as "Unexplored" in the Navigation panel. Using the Full Spectrum System Scanner on these bodies or flying the ship in close proximity to them while in supercruise will provide identification data. Identified planets and moons can then be mapped using a third device, the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]].
-There are 3 Levels of Discovery Scanners:
+Data obtained from using only the Discovery Scanner can be sold to [[Universal Cartographics]] for [[credits]], but the data's value can be enhanced by also using the Full Spectrum System Scanner and Detailed Surface Scanner where applicable. Bonuses are given if a pilot is the first person to discover and/or map any applicable bodies.
-* Basic Discovery Scanner with 0.16~Ls range worth 1000CR
-* Intermediate Discovery Scanner with 2.5~5.0Ls range worth 500'000CR
-* Advanced Discovery Scanner with ???Ls range worth 1'500'000CR
-== Usage[[Category:Equipment]] ==
-Beta 3.03 Scanning at  present may depend on size of objects. But i not getting range more than 2.5~5.0Ls for discovering Ross 130C.
-I noted that you can just fly between the center of moons and discover all in one go.  But the range same a lot less than 400Ls with an Intermediat scanner
+== Notes ==
+*All ships come equipped with a Discovery Scanner by default.
+*The Discovery Scanner needs to be charged for 5 seconds before it scans.
+*If an undiscovered planetary body is scanned while the player is in a [[Wing]], then all wing members will be given discovery credit when the data is turned in.
+*Unsold exploration data is lost if the player's ship is destroyed.
+*Unsold exploration data automatically transfers when the player switches to a different ship.
+*Because of its distinctive sound, using the Discovery Scanner is often called "honk" by players.
-The Discovery Scanner must be assigned to a firegroup. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down to charge the unit. It will tell you when its scan is complete.
+=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners ===
+Prior to ''[[Elite Dangerous: Beyond]]'' Chapter Four (3.3),<ref>https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?p=7150080</ref> the Discovery Scanner was an optional internal module with three variants: the Basic Discovery Scanner, Intermediate Discovery Scanner, and Advanced Discovery Scanner. Each variant offered a different scanning range, with the Advanced Discovery Scanner or ADS being comparable to the current integrated Discovery Scanner. The old variants were removed with the ''Beyond'' Chapter Four update, and their specifications are listed below for archival purposes.
-The Basic
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
-Discovery Scanner also seems to have an effective range of 400Ls, so
+{| style="text-align: center;" class="article-table sortable" border="1"
-multiple scans from different areas of a system are advisable.
+|-
+! Class
+! Rating
+! Mass (T)
+! Integrity
+! Active Range
+! Passive Range (LS)
+! Scan Time (S)
+! Value (CR)
+|-
+| 1
+| E
+| 2.00
+| 40
+| 500
+| 0.33
+| 5
+| 1,000
+|-
+| 1
+| D
+| 2.00
+| 40
+| 1,000
+| 3.34
+| 5
+| 505,000
+|-
+| 1
+| C
+| 2.00
+| 40
+| ∞
+| 33.36
+| 5
+| 1,545,000
+|}
+</div>
-The Advanced Discovery Scanner appears to have an extremely large range as it has been proven to be able to detect objects from 125,000 ls away (Alderamin).  This allows for the mapping of a whole solar system in 1 pass.
+==References==
+<references/>
-== Outfitters ==
+{{EquipmentNavbox}}
-Basic Discovery Scanner
+[[ru:Сканер обнаружения]]
+[[uk: Сканер відкриттів]]
-Intermediate Discovery Scanner
+[[zh:Discovery Scanner]]
-* LaLande 29917 - Hopkins Hanger
+[[Category:Equipment]]
-* Wolf 417 - Egan Port  (@Beta3.01)
-Advanced Discovery Scanner
-* G 180-18 Alexandria Gateway (Beta 3.04)

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