Planet types in galaxy map

[PapaGizmet]

Is there a way to tell what planet types there are before jumping to a system? For example I am looking for frozen planets, hoe can I tell what planet types may be around a star? Or do I have to jump and scan them all to find out?

[knighttemplar1960]

You have to jump in to find out. Jump into systems that have the maximum amount of planets and moons to increase your chances.

[PapaGizmet]

Bummer. Ok thanks.

[Dirak2012]

The planets are completely random, there is no way to know until you get there.

[PapaGizmet]

Ok one more related question. How can I find planets while in the system? I can only locate the first three or four that I warp into.

[Däguas]

Try and use the radar in your cockpit to identify planetary bodies(show up as circles). If you cant visually see a planet or moon it's usually behind another one.

[knighttemplar1960]

Look at your HUD when you arrive. The door to the space station is always pointed at the nearest planet. When you warped in there was a picture of the orbital rings of the planets and any moons that they have. On your HUD when you arrive there is a view of those rings and circles on the rings. Those circles are the planets and moons and you can tell whether they are up or down in relation to your ship. Sometimes the farther out ones are behind the nearer ones and you have to go to one side or the other or over/under the intervening one to get a look at the planet/moon behind. Use your scanner "C" when you have your reticle over the planet/moon and it will give you some info on the planet such as biome type and resources available.

[Lindy Bomber]

When you first warp in some times a planet may be hidden behind another. But all planets and moons will have a direct line if site to the patent star. Pulse drive 200,000+ u towards the star and you will be able to view all planets.

Also if you open the galaxy map and view system planets you have discovered will be solid white and undiscovered planets will be grayish semi transparent.

[PapaGizmet]

Thanks all. I am sooo overwhelmed by this game. I love it. And if they keep adding stuff like that want. Oh my word!