Galactic mapping - Is this possible?

Stars outside of the central core don't have coordinates which makes mapping improbable with any accuracy today.


In a perfect world we need a logger that registers the star name of the system you are in and distances to at least three consistent points automatically. SOL, Proxima, Sgr A*, Rigel, Betelgeuse, or any other well known stars would do. The more reference points, the more accurate the plot.


Given those distances, your star's position in the galaxy (and your subsequent course) can be plotted in 3D easily.

Question is, can distances to three or more reference stars be gleaned from the existing E: D program without manually doing it (which would be exhausting).
 
I'm not sure I understand that problem. I take it you know there is a galactic grid showing X:Z:Y coordinates in LY from Sol? Do you need something more precise?
 
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