Wanted - Apprentice Explorers.

This is an opportunity for apprentice explorers to help out with the Glorious HIP project. See the "Glorious HIPs - 3306" exploration thread for more details.

You will follow in the footsteps of the famous explorer Cmdr Jackie Silver, who was the founder of the HIP project.
It is intended that you will complete sector 51 of the HIP project which was left incomplete by the sudden departure of Cmdr Silver.
A route has been prepared to help, so that you do not need to be troubled with the finer details of the project itself.
All you need to do is to visit every star on the attached route. You do not need to visit the stars in order, but it is recommended that you do so.

Important : You must ensure that you fully scan the star systems and that the data made available to EDSM, or EDDB.

The route starts and finishes at Sol, but it is not necessary for you to actually visit Sol, anywhere in the bubble will be sufficient.
The route does not go beyond 2000ly from Sol, and is approximately 11500ly long. The number of jumps between each star is calculated on the basis of a 40ly range.
Of course, you may plot your own route between each star, and gain exploration data whilst doing so. It is not guaranteed that the stars have not been scanned or mapped previously.

The use of EDMC or EDdiscovery will upload your scan data to EDSM. Alternatively you can upload your log files into the EDSM website directly. Mapping systems bodies is optional.
It is thought that none of these stars are currently in the EDSM or EDDB databases. The aim is make sure they are.
Note that although quite a few stars have HD or HR prefixes, they really do have HIP designations as well.

This is not a race, and is open to all budding explorers. Although the early birds will get the exploration rewards, if any.
It is not too difficult, and should give a purpose to your early expeditions. So, good luck !

Name​
Jump LY​
Jumps​
Distance from Sol​
SOL​
0​
1​
0​
HIP 85986​
609.68​
16​
609.7​
HIP 77308​
317.41​
8​
728​
HIP 73679​
215.35​
6​
604.5​
HIP 70302​
209.2​
6​
662.7​
HIP 70226​
17.23​
1​
676​
HIP 71044​
118.85​
3​
771​
HD 124572​
305.12​
8​
1041.8​
HIP 73932​
410.59​
11​
953.7​
HD 133272​
159.79​
4​
1112.7​
HD 134215​
51.9​
2​
1148​
HD 130194​
427.26​
11​
1523.5​
HIP 73432​
177.43​
5​
1575.8​
HD 131071​
452.33​
12​
2013.2​
HD 130622​
203​
6​
2203.1​
HD 141665​
967.45​
25​
1614​
HD 142017​
90.19​
3​
1524.4​
HR 5945​
87.5​
3​
1482.9​
HD 142447​
63.08​
2​
1443.4​
HD 141537​
42.17​
2​
1424.3​
HD 143941​
247.06​
7​
1194.9​
HD 142561​
52.4​
2​
1164.5​
HD 144119​
54.41​
2​
1132.7​
HD 156386​
378.51​
10​
1268.6​
HIP 87510​
223.18​
6​
1443​
HD 158851​
287.98​
8​
1716.5​
HIP 85061​
70.89​
2​
1744.1​
HD 151082​
235.11​
6​
1842.3​
HD 144946​
434.32​
11​
2159.7​
HIP 84304​
526.98​
14​
2090.8​
HD 176706​
627.97​
16​
1842.6​
HD 182653​
122.41​
4​
1782.9​
HD 192217​
187.44​
5​
1763.5​
HD 204273​
298.73​
8​
1717.1​
HD 203693​
261.85​
7​
1456.4​
HD 177721​
443.76​
12​
1348.2​
HD 179212​
104.25​
3​
1245.2​
HD 181462​
99.33​
3​
1149.4​
HIP 92949​
293.04​
8​
863.5​
HIP 99946​
156.3​
4​
828.6​
HIP 102145​
104.88​
3​
921.5​
HIP 112251​
292.74​
8​
916.5​
HIP 106624​
192.57​
5​
815.6​
HIP 98629​
199.55​
5​
701.8​
HIP 96157​
83.49​
3​
629.8​
HIP 95940​
9.43​
1​
622.8​
HIP 98240​
49.16​
2​
590​
SOL​
589.97​
15​
0​

PS There is no prize or reward, just the pleasure of helping out.
 
I just noticed that it might be even more interesting to do the route backwards. At least you can start scanning almost straight away.
 
My alt Cmdr Bill Quincy is on the job. He will take your advice and do it in reverse ...
Many thanks ! I do a weekly check on progress, let us know how you get on.

And keep an eye open for further routes that might be coming soon (tm).
There may be an opportunity for advanced explorers to take their fleet carriers to the outer limits.
 
No problem. Already done a few. I passed thro' HIP 103279 not on the list (yep, on EDSM from Cmdr Mooing, who I know is a busy chap :)

One third done (15), 58 jumps and found just two systems not already visited.
Short break for some laps of my ship to ease lockdown ;)
 
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No problem. Already done a few. I passed thro' HIP 103279 not on the list (yep, on EDSM from Cmdr Mooing, who I know is a busy chap :)

One third done (15), 58 jumps and found just two systems not already visited.
Short break for some laps of my ship to ease lockdown ;)

I see that the first couple of stars on the reverse route are not yet in EDSM. Please ensure the data is uploaded to EDSM.
I find EDMC the easiest app to use, but it must be configured to connect to EDSM. (or you can upload your log files later).
 
I see that the first couple of stars on the reverse route are not yet in EDSM. Please ensure the data is uploaded to EDSM.
I find EDMC the easiest app to use, but it must be configured to connect to EDSM. (or you can upload your log files later).
All Done - just the 8 jumps back to home :)
You should find everything in EDSM. I use EDD. ED did crash during the run, but everything seems OK. It was a good shakedown for my Phantom before a trip out to find a location for BaldyEagle's Carrier (if he decides to part with the Cr and buy one!).
You must have put a lot of effort into sorting that route, so glad to be of help.
A few points of interest:
202 jumps​
just two HIP systems were untagged in the game​
one tagged by Jackie and one by Sam Ishum, but neither had made it to EDSM​
one ELW tagged but unmapped​
more untagged systems enroute than I was expecting so close to the Bubble​
EDD calculates 26M Cr for my efforts :)

I will be heading out thro' Hawking's Gap and beyond if there is anything out there to be done ...
 
All Done - just the 8 jumps back to home :)
You should find everything in EDSM. I use EDD. ED did crash during the run, but everything seems OK. It was a good shakedown for my Phantom before a trip out to find a location for BaldyEagle's Carrier (if he decides to part with the Cr and buy one!).
You must have put a lot of effort into sorting that route, so glad to be of help.
A few points of interest:
202 jumps​
just two HIP systems were untagged in the game​
one tagged by Jackie and one by Sam Ishum, but neither had made it to EDSM​
one ELW tagged but unmapped​
more untagged systems enroute than I was expecting so close to the Bubble​
EDD calculates 26M Cr for my efforts :)

I will be heading out thro' Hawking's Gap and beyond if there is anything out there to be done ...
That's great, thanks.
 
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