
Originally Posted by
BeoTeK
[MENTION=532]Hiro[/MENTION]
There are three types of discovery scanners, they are: basic scanners (100ls range), intermediate scanners (1000ls range) and advanced scanners (infinite range). They are used to scan the SYSTEM to identify the stars, planets and moons within the system. By doing this you will also see if other CMDR's have discovered the planets in the system.
Then you get surface scanners, these are used to scan the stars, planets and moons to get a more informative result of the composition of them. By doing this you will receive better payouts and will allow you to 'put your name' on the planet once scanned, discovered and handed in the cartographic information.