> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://farfromhome.gitbook.io/galactopedia/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://farfromhome.gitbook.io/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md).

# Star Map

An essential part of the interstellar journey, enables players to control and maintain their ships, perform industrial processes, and explore the solar system's celestial bodies.

<figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FGE70eKBqv36VRiQqfNti%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=6b63fb1a-a850-41e5-9922-5505b896d7d6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Star Map view</p></figcaption></figure>

The [Star Map](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems.md#star-map-navigating-the-universe) view consists of different [widgets](#widget) and [windows](#window) that help navigate the player through the [Far From Home universe](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems.md#the-solara-system-a-gateway-to-the-universe).

## Header control

<figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FSkP78m5HitPhU6OhcOhx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=3f48cdf5-6234-4f77-aefc-b6f5699802ba" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Lock / Unlock button in the header</p></figcaption></figure>

To free up more space in the [Star Map](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md) view, the header menu can be hidden using the **Lock / Unlock Menu** button located at the bottom right corner of the header.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FMMasB2KeBqunBSx4MxAS%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2dcd6917-658d-4642-ab83-34e1862047d5" alt="" width="354"><figcaption><p>When the header is unlocked a control bar will appear. </p></figcaption></figure>

The unlocked header will automatically hide in the top of the view. To access the header hover over the control bar at the top center of the **Star Map view**.

## Zooming out

<div align="center" data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FJkAabdc8DG7VuIUphYLZ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=861ffd50-d981-407b-bb14-b92e098449c8" alt="" width="264"><figcaption><p>The Zoom Out button is always <br>located at the bottom center of the screen </p></figcaption></figure></div>

To zoom out from a [sector](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/asteroid-fields.md#interplanetary-sectors) in the [**LPOI**](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/local-points-of-interest-lpoi.md) [widget](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map.md#widget) or [planet](/galactopedia/basic-game-pillars/star-systems/planets.md) in the [**Star System** view](/galactopedia/gameplay/star-map/star-system-view.md), use the **Zoom Out** button located at the bottom of the view.

## Widget

<figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FNPvIFGlEYeXdRb5PNY3G%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=e502af29-ccfc-4af8-9b5f-c6bc575f9596" alt="" width="294"><figcaption><p>POI widget</p></figcaption></figure>

Permanently placed interface components, besides their specific functions, they also provide controls over their visibility and size. Some widgets can be resized, closed, or collapsed.&#x20;

<img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FVlldjZgr5GanYNhy0fSn%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=f408a6f8-6e73-44c6-ae61-3b974aa335b1" alt="" data-size="line"> - Resize button is located at the bottom right corner.

<img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FsdzFH3kdrGRfEaiYxPQJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8a96704e-a186-46d5-8f99-3e32b1c82f96" alt="" data-size="line"> - Collapse and Close buttons are located on the right top corner.

Collapsing a widget will hide its content and keep visible only the header part. For revealing a collapsed widget click on the <img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FZ3LKwLK04VzhVjUZt8sM%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=250baa39-afa7-424c-b197-7c6f185a4501" alt="" data-size="line"> button.

<figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FMcEuMRAQgzq2B3Sz7iFY%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=6d0d2fdf-6b3e-486c-86f6-525b3084452a" alt="" width="281"><figcaption><p>Ships in Sector widget header</p></figcaption></figure>

Widgets with lists also provide sorting of data based on attributes found in the header of the widget.

## Window

<figure><img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2F8daNKHGklgcHKXxemfm1%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=a6330bfb-108d-4b70-bd68-8f829daba7ba" alt="" width="270"><figcaption><p>Storage widget</p></figcaption></figure>

Windows also features collapse and close buttons. Additionally, windows can be placed anywhere inside the view.&#x20;

<img src="https://2690302289-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLJnqyLreFPj7pOOOWaJh%2Fuploads%2FljlckjGZZUnT1soqqSsw%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8698c20f-c4af-40ac-8acb-c3068a645a7c" alt="" data-size="line"> - Pin window.

In some cases, pinning a window is also possible. **Pinning** prevents a window from changing its position (in the view) and state (open/closed).&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
To **unpin** a window, toggle the pin icon in the upper right corner.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Far From Home is a digital game. Tokens and digital items are intended solely for gameplay and entertainment purposes and do not constitute financial or investment products.
{% endhint %}