Question on Starbase distance and zone of control

Published on Sunday, May 1, 2022 By Ledzepplin In Galactic Civilizations IV

(1) How can I see the area that is within range of a starbase? Presently, I can only see it after I create it. (2) Can the relic and the starbase be outside of the Influence Range and still benefit my civilization/planet? Or does it only help when they both are in the Influence range?

Thanks. I am having a lot of trouble understanding the GUI. I played GalCiv3 a while back and I do not remember having problems with the GUI.