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{{Quote|Scanner used during exploration.|In-Game Description}} | {{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. | 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. | ||
== Usage == | == 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 can be activated and used to scan an entire system . However, while it will uncover all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]] as before, uncovering any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids|asteroid belts]] will require use of the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]]. | {{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 can be activated and used to scan an entire system. However, while it will uncover all [[stars]] within an uncharted system and display them on the [[System Map]] as before, uncovering any [[planet]]s, [[moons]], or [[Asteroids|asteroid belts]] will require use of the separate [[Full Spectrum System Scanner]]. | |||
The Discovery Scanner needs to be assigned to a fire group and can be triggered in both super cruise and normal space. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down in order to charge the unit. It will tell you when the scan is complete. In addition, if you pass extremely close to an astronomical body it will automatically discover the object. | The Discovery Scanner needs to be assigned to a fire group and can be triggered in both super cruise and normal space. The assigned control to trigger the scanner must be held down in order to charge the unit. It will tell you when the scan is complete. In addition, if you pass extremely close to an astronomical body it will automatically discover the object. | ||
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=== Pre-3.3 Discovery Scanners === | === 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 | 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. | ||
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