How do you identify neutron stars in the galaxy map?

Beornfrið · Jun 2, 2015

Good day, all.

I decided to take my Python on a journey of exploration (not a traditional exploration vessel but I needed some leg room) and am heading toward the edge of the Orion Arm at the moment. My method of exploring is simply to pick a direction or distant object that looks interesting and make my way towards it. I'll then check the galaxy map every couple of jumps and look for any unusual classes of star that are nearby. If there's something interesting, I'll take a detour before carrying on.

I know how to filter stars by type in the galaxy map but am not sure under which category of star the neutron star falls under. Could someone advise me? I don't want to go neutron-star farming as that's not why I am out here, I just don't want to fly past a star-type I have not seen before without realising it...

Thank you

Iron Orchid · Jun 2, 2015

Beornfrið said:
Good day, all.

I decided to take my Python on a journey of exploration (not a traditional exploration vessel but I needed some leg room) and am heading toward the edge of the Orion Arm at the moment. My method of exploring is simply to pick a direction or distant object that looks interesting and make my way towards it. I'll then check the galaxy map every couple of jumps and look for any unusual classes of star that are nearby. If there's something interesting, I'll take a detour before carrying on.

I know how to filter stars by type in the galaxy map but am not sure under which category of star the neutron star falls under. Could someone advise me? I don't want to go neutron-star farming as that's not why I am out here, I just don't want to fly past a star-type I have not seen before without realising it...

Thank you

it's easy it says Neuron Star in the description and it a non sequence star.

Whiterose · Jun 2, 2015

Select only non sequence stars in the galaxy map, and the info will tell you if it is a Neutron star.

streki · Jun 2, 2015

change your map view to display star types and select non sequence stars.

Jim Steinman · Jun 2, 2015

Well seems everyone beat me to it....

Ben_BigBen · Jun 2, 2015

Good choice - I enjoyed my Python for exploring - although on the way home I would have liked a few more light years range for the final 6kly or so.

Beornfrið · Jun 2, 2015

Ah, non-sequence stars! Thank you. I wondered if it was that but hadn't been able to identify anything visually. I look forward to finding one just as much as I enjoyed finding my first black hole!

I've got my Python's range up to about 19.8ly with a full tank. I know it's stupid but I wanted to visit Sagittarius A* on part of this journey and, as I'd like to go there in Open, I didn't want to go unarmed so I have basic armament on board. Not sure I will actually get that far with a jump range like this; space madness might set in prematurely.

Thank you for the help

EDIT: Just to add, I felt the need to be armed because of the recent murder in Sagittarius A*. I don't wish to be a victim. Pardon my paranoia

Whiterose · Jun 2, 2015

Beornfrið said:
Ah, non-sequence stars! Thank you. I wondered if it was that but hadn't been able to identify anything visually. I look forward to finding one just as much as I enjoyed finding my first black hole!

I've got my Python's range up to about 19.8ly with a full tank. I know it's stupid but I wanted to visit Sagittarius A* on part of this journey and, as I'd like to go there in Open, I didn't want to go unarmed so I have basic armament on board. Not sure I will actually get that far with a jump range like this; space madness might set in prematurely.

Thank you for the help

EDIT: Just to add, I felt the need to be armed because of the recent murder in Sagittarius A*. I don't wish to be a victim. Pardon my paranoia

Its your exploration trip, you set up your ship how you like. Also its is good planning rather than paranoia

SirAdelaide · Jun 2, 2015

I went there armed. However, now on the way back there is no way I'd stick around for a fight. Too much data on board, too many weeks spent travelling to risk a fight with a human. Boost and jump. Shields, thrusters, and power distributor will be a better defence than weapons. Maybe hull reinforcement if you can afford the weight? Certainly a heat sink.

I did it with 27 LY range. 19.8 isn't the end of the world.

All the best. Hope you enjoy the serenity.

Beornfrið · Jun 3, 2015

Thank you, I have now found my first, second and third neutron stars. Can't believe how small and hot they are

I'm starting to question continuing this voyage in my Python, however! I'm really beginning to consider turning around and fitting out a ship with a longer range. I'm a laid-back explorer but I also like visiting points of interest and it's a bit galling to see that somewhere you'd like to go is 3k ly away (for instance) and realise just how many more jumps that entails than it would in an actual exploration vessel

Ben_BigBen · Jun 3, 2015

You do end up doing a lot of time/distance calcs in your head; right, 45 seconds per system at my max jump range means ... ... oh I won't get there today, or tomorrow or the day after... So it might be worth getting your jump distance nearer 25ly

I think I'll either go Asp next go round or maybe Anaconda if I could ever let go of my Python (not happening any time soon !)

Andrew Gaspurr · Jun 3, 2015

Is ist generally safe to jump to a system with a Neutron Star being its central (or only) stellar body? At what distance does 'FSD Alice' put you out of Hyper?

Goorax · Jun 3, 2015

Andrew Gaspurr said:
Is ist generally safe to jump to a system with a Neutron Star being its central (or only) stellar body? At what distance does 'FSD Alice' put you out of Hyper?

Its safe if you stop on entry. Not quite sure how close you can get, I did make a few mistakes the first times I dealt with them but if you are a bit carefull there is no danger.

Andrew Gaspurr · Jun 3, 2015

Cool, thanks ... Grunt...

jmg · Jun 3, 2015

go to map view and select non-sequence stars.
Heading out from sol towards the center of the galaxy, you'll find a lot are found -- many people plot their route to sag a just by jumping from neutron star to neutron star.
Past the center where fewer have gone, you'll find fields of them-- all within 1 ly of another (good luck getting locations on those fields though ..) . probably the only way to really make good money at exploration without grinding.

Andrew Gaspurr · Jun 3, 2015

Okay, I just jumped into a system with a NS as its main body. Came out at 0.23 LS with red lights flashing. With precautions in mid-jump like throttling down to zero it's a close call but doable.

TartanDragon · Jun 3, 2015

Andrew Gaspurr said:
Okay, I just jumped into a system with a NS as its main body. Came out at 0.23 LS with red lights flashing. With precautions in mid-jump like throttling down to zero it's a close call but doable.

Easier way. As soon as you hear "4", cut throttle, you will arrive and stop dead. Still might get a little toasty.

777Driver · Jun 3, 2015

Andrew Gaspurr said:
Okay, I just jumped into a system with a NS as its main body. Came out at 0.23 LS with red lights flashing. With precautions in mid-jump like throttling down to zero it's a close call but doable.

It is completely safe, do a search on the forum for neutron fields, billions of them all within 2-5 LY's of each other. Cmdr's spend day's/weeks in them. Throttle back before exit and it's a non issue. My ship is still in one, planning on spending a few day's there when I get back from my business trip

https://forums.frontier.co.uk/showthread.php?t=140778

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TartanDragon said:
Easier way. As soon as you hear "4", cut throttle, you will arrive and stop dead. Still might get a little toasty.

You can throttle back at any point during the jump

TartanDragon · Jun 3, 2015

I know, but I did think he would work that out.
As long as the info gets across. Cheers.

pippo · Jun 3, 2015

Beornfrið said:
(…) I look forward to finding one just as much as I enjoyed finding my first black hole!(…)

Throttle to zero when jumping in…
Just saying'

EDIT: I guess that's how relevant the info is, when you post after reading the first page only…
I will at least confirm one thing, you can cut your throttle anytime from when the countdown starts (although I had a little bug a while back where my throttle was reset to max upon arrival, it was sorted by restarting the game)