Left the Orionis Nebula (ish)

Thought this was a cool looking planet

Just thought this was a cool view

I believe this was the Running Man Nebula

Think I can squeeze through?

Earth like with life and Orion Nebula in the background

It's polar ice caps

All systems are 93% or better.  Almost died jumping into that system with stars on each side, but I made it out with 120% heat.

Arrived at the Orionis Nebula (ish)

Have I mentioned that it's lonely out here?  I can't remember the last time I saw someone.

So I've made it to the beginning of the Orionis system.  The Orion Nebula is out here.  It's a welcome change from what I've been used to.

The first photo is the Orionis system.  the second one is looking back on where I came from.  As you can see, there's a huge difference in the amount of stars available.

All systems are still in good condition.  I'm down to 94% for a few systems due to some issues with dropping into a star or 5.

Exploration is interesting.  All the danger that I get into is generally due to my own mistakes.  Most common ones are flying too close to a star or not refueling enough.  I really need to make it a rule that if  I'm below 50%, I always refuel asap.  I've had too many close calls.

Until next time...

Hello from the Witch Head Nebula!

All systems nominal at 95% or higher.  Have found 4 planets with life on them so far.  No one out here but me, myself and I.

What's the date?

Let's start with some photos!

Found a really cool system full of stars with rings around them.

Ship is doing well.  All systems are 98%+.  I need to stop going to hyperdrive right after I fuel scoop.  I'm already at 65% heat due to scooping and hyperdrive adds an additional 40%.  I need to get away from the sun before I jump.

It's lonely out here.  Haven't seen another ship in a long time.  Don't really have any direction.  Betelgeuse was amazing.  To be 2700Ls away and still have it almost burn my ship.. wow.

Hello from Betelgeuse

Almost seems like any other star until you see that I'm 2700Ls away.

Hello from Wredguia RS-C b26-0

It's lonely out here.  I'm only about 600ly out from 3447.  Haven't found any additional planets with life, but I do have a lot of M class stars scanned.  Need those guys in order to be able to refuel.

Ship is doing well.  Small run in with a star caused some systems to go down to 98%.  I'm not worried about it as they're just Trail scratches.

18.8.3310 Found First Planet with Life

Exciting start to my journey.  At about 50 jumps out, I came across a star that was already discovered by someone.  Upon doing a scan, I found 22 new objects, 20 of which remained unexplored.

After heading to the first one, I scanned it and found it to contain water life.  It was my first life planet!  You can see pictures of it above.  The rest of the planets were all icy/rock.

No major issues so far.  Just warping and sca ning.  I stop at the interesting ones, but for the most part I'm making my way to the rim.  I thought I was out of occupied space when I came across an independent outpost in the middle of nowhere.  I ended up parking and calling it a night inside of that outpost.  I also used the opportunity to sell some junk exploration data from the populated space.

So far it's been a fun journey.  Can't wait to see what the future holds!