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== 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]].

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]].

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 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]].

~~After completing a scan, discovered stars will~~ be ~~automatically named, but planets and moons will initially appear in your Navigation panel and the~~ [[~~System Map~~]] ~~as "UNEXPLORED" (discovered but not scanned) and you will need to get close enough~~ for your ship to automatically scan them to get further information. The distance you need to get to the object in order for the automatic scan to begin depends on its size. Large gas giants may be automatically scanned from over 1,~~000 LS away~~ but ~~small moons may require you to~~ be ~~within 10 LS or even closer~~. ~~Once you~~ are ~~close enough and have the "UNEXPLORED" object selected you will see it begin scanning and the name will eventually change from "UNEXPLORED" to~~ a ~~more appropriate name based upon its position in the system. You will also see further information on the body in the system map.~~

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.

~~Although not required, it~~ is ~~beneficial to also have~~ the ~~[[Detailed Surface Scanner]]~~ to ~~maximise your profits as this gains additional information such as the atmosphere type~~ and ~~composition of the astronomical body~~.

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 == 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]].
+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]].
-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 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]].
-After completing a scan, discovered stars will be automatically named, but planets and moons will initially appear in your Navigation panel and the [[System Map]] as "UNEXPLORED" (discovered but not scanned) and you will need to get close enough for your ship to automatically scan them to get further information. The distance you need to get to the object in order for the automatic scan to begin depends on its size. Large gas giants may be automatically scanned from over 1,000 LS away but small moons may require you to be within 10 LS or even closer. Once you are close enough and have the "UNEXPLORED" object selected you will see it begin scanning and the name will eventually change from "UNEXPLORED" to a more appropriate name based upon its position in the system. You will also see further information on the body in the system map.
+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.
-Although not required, it is beneficial to also have the [[Detailed Surface Scanner]] to maximise your profits as this gains additional information such as the atmosphere type and composition of the astronomical body.
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