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{{quote|Sagittarius A* is a popular destination for explorers and travellers. It is a supermassive black hole of the type found in most spiral and elliptical galaxies. Radio transmissions indicating its existence were first discovered by Karl Jansky.|Tourist Beacon 0082, "The Centre"}} | {{quote|Sagittarius A* is a popular destination for explorers and travellers. It is a supermassive black hole of the type found in most spiral and elliptical galaxies. Radio transmissions indicating its existence were first discovered by Karl Jansky.|Tourist Beacon 0082, "The Centre"}} | ||
'''Sagittarius A*''', officially abbreviated as '''Sgr A*''' and colloquially as '''SagA*''', is | '''Sagittarius A*''', officially abbreviated as '''Sgr A*''' and colloquially as '''SagA*''', is the [[Star system|system]] in the [[Galactic Centre]] region that is recognized as the exact centre of the [[Galaxy|Milky Way galaxy]]. It is home to the only known [[Black Holes|Supermassive Black Hole]], as well as a white B-type star called [[Source 2]]. The system is very popular due to its significance as the centre of the galaxy, and dedicated [[explorer]]s are traditionally expected to visit it at least once in their careers. | ||
Only 3.66 ly away from Sagittarius A * is the system [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], where [[Explorer's Anchorage]] is located. Explorer's Anchorage is the closest [[Starport]] to both Sagittarius A* and [[Beagle Point]], as well as the most distant Starport from [[Sol]]. It is a convenient rest stop for Sagittarius A* visitors and other travelers passing through the | Only 3.66 ly away from Sagittarius A * is the system [[Stuemeae FG-Y d7561]], where [[Explorer's Anchorage]] is located. Explorer's Anchorage is the closest [[Starport]] to both Sagittarius A* and [[Beagle Point]], as well as the most distant Starport from [[Sol]]. It is a convenient rest stop for Sagittarius A* visitors and other travelers passing through the Galactic Centre. | ||
==A Guide to Getting There== | ==A Guide to Getting There== | ||
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===The Right Stuff=== | ===The Right Stuff=== | ||
If you want to set off on the journey, you need to be equipped properly | If you want to set off on the journey, you need to be equipped properly: | ||
*'''An exploration ship''' - you can't go exploring without having a ship meant for it! [[Diamondback Explorer]]s are particularly recommended for exploration due to their low cost (2 million credits) and very high maximum jump range (34ly). [[Asp Explorer]]s have a higher jump range at 37ly, but they are much more expensive at a price of 6 million credits. [[Anaconda]]s are capable of reaching up to 40ly, but it is extremely expensive. Shorter voyages to other locations like the Orion Nebula can be accomplished in a [[Cobra MkIII]] or a [[Hauler]], however. | *'''An exploration ship''' - you can't go exploring without having a ship meant for it! [[Diamondback Explorer]]s are particularly recommended for exploration due to their low cost (2 million credits) and very high maximum jump range (34ly). [[Asp Explorer]]s have a higher jump range at 37ly, but they are much more expensive at a price of 6 million credits. [[Anaconda]]s are capable of reaching up to 40ly, but it is extremely expensive. Shorter voyages to other locations like the Orion Nebula can be accomplished in a [[Cobra MkIII]] or a [[Hauler]], however. | ||
*'''[[Detailed Surface Scanner]]''' - Detailed surface scans will allow mapping surfaces with probes, revealing any significant points of interest on the planet's surface, as well as awarding a credit bonus if the probe efficiency target has been met. | *'''[[Detailed Surface Scanner]]''' - Detailed surface scans will allow mapping surfaces with probes, revealing any significant points of interest on the planet's surface, as well as awarding a credit bonus if the probe efficiency target has been met. | ||
*'''Class D modules''', except [[Frame Shift Drive]] (FSD) - Having Class D modules will increase your jump range, but your FSD and fuel scoop should be the best you can afford. The best FSDs cost between 160 thousand upwards beyond 50 million depending on size. Don't worry that using D-class modules will hinder your ship's performance, class D modules are sufficient for exploration (except for the fuel scoop and FSD), including [[Life Support]], [[Power Plant]], and [[Thrusters]]. Installing an A-rated smaller Power Plant in might in some cases be preferable to a D-rated larger one, due to higher heat efficiency which will make scooping stars a lot easier. | *'''Class D modules''', except [[Frame Shift Drive]] (FSD) - Having Class D modules will increase your jump range, but your FSD and fuel scoop should be the best you can afford. The best FSDs cost between 160 thousand upwards beyond 50 million depending on size. Don't worry that using D-class modules will hinder your ship's performance, class D modules are sufficient for exploration (except for the fuel scoop and FSD), including [[Life Support]], [[Power Plant]], and [[Thrusters]]. Installing an A-rated smaller Power Plant in might in some cases be preferable to a D-rated larger one, due to higher heat efficiency which will make scooping stars a lot easier. | ||
*'''Fuel Scoop '''- there are no stations on the way to Sagittarius A*, which means you'll have to fly into a star's corona to refill your fuel tank. Equip the best one you can afford, you don't want to spend more time next to the star than you absolutely need to. Also remember which stars can be scooped and which can't. Remembering a mnemonic of scoopable stars, such as KGB-FOAM, might come in handy. More on this below. | *'''Fuel Scoop''' - there are no stations on the way to Sagittarius A*, which means you'll have to fly into a star's corona to refill your fuel tank. Equip the best one you can afford, you don't want to spend more time next to the star than you absolutely need to. Also remember which stars can be scooped and which can't. Remembering a mnemonic of scoopable stars, such as KGB-FOAM, might come in handy. More on this below. | ||
*Bringing weapons and most utility modules is not recommended. There will most likely be no-one around to attack you while exploring, and having weapons or utility slots on board will decrease your jump range. The only utility modules that would be of any use are heat-sinks and shield boosters. | *Bringing weapons and most utility modules is not recommended. There will most likely be no-one around to attack you while exploring, and having weapons or utility slots on board will decrease your jump range. The only utility modules that would be of any use are heat-sinks and shield boosters. | ||
*Shields are useful for preventing damage when landing on planets and for the occasional pirate on return to civilization. Also useful for protection from players who occasionally hang around Sagittarius A* preying on unprotected explorers. | *Shields are useful for preventing damage when landing on planets and for the occasional pirate on return to civilization. Also useful for protection from players who occasionally hang around Sagittarius A* preying on unprotected explorers. | ||
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If you want a profitable voyage, you'll need both time and patience and you must be able to handle being away from civilisation for a few weeks of playing until you get to the core where it's likely you'll meet up with other visiting explorers. | If you want a profitable voyage, you'll need both time and patience and you must be able to handle being away from civilisation for a few weeks of playing until you get to the core where it's likely you'll meet up with other visiting explorers. | ||
=== | ===Scoopable stars=== | ||
Only seven star types can be skimmed for [[fuel]] with a [[Fuel Scoop]]: | |||
*Red Dwarf Stars (M) | *Red Dwarf Stars (M) | ||
*Orange Dwarf Stars (K) | *Orange Dwarf Stars (K) | ||
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*Yellow-White Dwarf Stars (F) | *Yellow-White Dwarf Stars (F) | ||
*Blue Main Sequence Stars (A, B and O) | *Blue Main Sequence Stars (A, B and O) | ||
Running out of fuel in the middle of a voyage is the worst thing that can happen to an explorer | The sequence can be remembered with the phrase, "Oh Be A Fine Girl, Kiss Me!" or simply "KGB Foam". Be aware that T-Tauri stars are often mistaken for normal stars, as they look exactly the same - but you can tell if it's a T-Tauri star if you get into fuel scooping range and nothing happens. It will also show that it's a T-Tauri star on the system map. Be aware that sometimes you will stumble into massive swathes of space that are full of T-Tauri stars and you might run low on fuel while inside. If this happens, search for the nearest scoopable star or if there are none nearby and you are close enough to an inhabited system (<1,000ly), request help from another pilot with [[Limpet Controller/Fuel Transferer|Fuel Transfer Limpets]]. | ||
Running out of fuel in the middle of a voyage is the worst thing that can happen to an explorer. Without fuel, the ship cannot jump, modules will lose power, the ship will eventually self-destruct. | |||
==System Layout== | ==System Layout== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* It | * It is important to note the distinction between Sagittarius A and Sagittarius A*. The former is a complex radio source, while the latter is the supermassive black hole that is part of that source. | ||
* Due to the popularity of the system, caution is advised in Open Play as gankers may be waiting to assault unarmed explorers going to the system. | * Due to the popularity of the system, caution is advised in Open Play as gankers may be waiting to assault unarmed explorers going to the system. | ||
* On February 18, 2016, Sagittarius A* became the first location where the game's theoretical instance cap was broken, with over 50 player ships recorded in the same instance. Soon after this record was broken with 101 players recorded. | |||
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* The maximum surface scan range for Sagittarius A* is 144,278 Ls.<ref>http://i.imgur.com/O1xSG6I.jpg</ref><ref>http://i.imgur.com/ndBXYV2.jpg</ref> | * The maximum surface scan range for Sagittarius A* is 144,278 Ls.<ref>http://i.imgur.com/O1xSG6I.jpg</ref><ref>http://i.imgur.com/ndBXYV2.jpg</ref> | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Elite_Dangerous_Arriving_at_Sagittarius_A* | File:Elite_Dangerous_Arriving_at_Sagittarius_A* | ||
From_Sol_to_Sagittarius_A_timelapse_-_Elite_Dangerous | File:From_Sol_to_Sagittarius_A_timelapse_-_Elite_Dangerous | ||
Elite_Dangerous_-_Sagittarius_A*_Flyby_(No_UI) | File:Elite_Dangerous_-_Sagittarius_A*_Flyby_(No_UI) | ||
File:Elite_dangerous_-_Sagittarius_A | File:Elite_dangerous_-_Sagittarius_A | ||
File:Elite_Dangerous_Black_Holes_-_Sagittarius_A_&_Great_Annihilator | File:Elite_Dangerous_Black_Holes_-_Sagittarius_A_&_Great_Annihilator | ||
File:Never_coming_home_part_3_(A_Journey_to_Sag_A) | File:Never_coming_home_part_3_(A_Journey_to_Sag_A) | ||
File:Sagittarius_Eye_Bulletin_-_Sag*_Galactic_Record_has_been_broken | File:Sagittarius_Eye_Bulletin_-_Sag*_Galactic_Record_has_been_broken | ||
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File:Sagittarius A.png|Sagittarius A* | File:Sagittarius A.png|Sagittarius A* | ||
File:ED-Sagittarius-A.png|Sagittarius A* and an Anaconda | File:ED-Sagittarius-A.png|Sagittarius A* and an Anaconda | ||
File:Screenshot (186).png|Sagittarius A* and a Type-10 Defender | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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