In persepolis rising, this was retconned, when naomi says she saw a map of the systems charged once, no two further than 1,000 light years apart. This page serves as the home page for stellar cartrograpy project, a free project to build a star mapping utility using java as the programming engine and xml as the database and data storage system. This is a great way to safeguard and store the materials provided in star trek stellar cartography. Posted by werthead in battlestar galactica, stellar cartography.
Same locations, different coordinate reference system. Celestial cartography, uranography, astrography or star cartography citation needed is the fringe of astronomy and branch of cartography concerned with mapping stars, galaxies, and other astronomical objects on the celestial sphere. It has diagrams of the known extrasolar planets, and extensive search facilities. While its purpose has always been slightly vague i always got the impression it was treated as one of the laboratories and just a convenient location to view and process the astronomical data coming in from external sensors. Stellar cartography is the science and practice of making maps and projections of space. Stellar cartography memory beta, noncanon star trek. Measuring the position and light of charted objects requires a variety of instruments and techniques. It importexport xml files, has sophisticated orbital mapping for solar. It this way, its possible to join two separate floating systems with a. So what is the difference between stellar cartography and.
A stellar cartographer was a scientist who specialized in this function. It does all sorts of 2 and 3 d star maps and system animations. Additionally a maprelated library is available, featuring political and astronomical data of the known space. The maps include an ancient vulcan map, a klingon empire map from the preorganian peace treaty era in the native klingon, an official romulan government map of the empire, a native cardassian union map from the bajor occupation, along with federation maps from the modern era.
Mapdiva is the proud recipient of the best mac application at the 2011 swipe design. Hi, i mentioned on the hbo forums yesterday that i was making a map. Martins a song of ice and fire and other fantasy worlds. Posted by werthead in homeworld, stellar cartography.
As far as i can tell all map making software requires time to learn and even. A very impressive flash 3d map of the local stellar neighborhood. Telecoms, electric utilities, municipalities and universities. Pulled from the cartography archives of starfleet academy, these beautifully reproduced maps provide a rare opportunity to view the expanse of federation spaceand beyondthrough the multiple. The starfleet reference library maps from the star trek universe 9780760363812. The itch to scratch for doing this project is two fold. Base map tiles generated from source map star trek star chart by rob archer. Infinite space stellar cartographer gives you the ability to play the amazing space battles you have seen in. Stellar cartography was a field of astronomy dedicated to collecting and analyzing data in order to make maps of star systems, planets, and other astronomical objects.
In 2365, daren was appointed head of the bellerophons stellar cartography section. It is obvious that the authors intended to distinguish different points on the map when galen showed his route, and therefore chose distances of thousands of light years, but the question arises why they then didnt use a smaller, detailed map from only a part of the galaxy like the map in the stellar cartography in star trek. The starfleet reference library maps from the star trek universe. The cartographers guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Astrogators handbook a musthave three dimensional star atlas for all your stellar cartography needs. This map is a parallel projection onto a plane 52 by 39 lightyears in size, centred on the sun. One who specialized in this science was known as a stellar cartographer. What is the best software for mapping and cartography. A nice scene which sees data struggling with his emotions while attempting to help captain picard. If thats too much, you might be able to get a stellar graphic set for their 2d fractal mapper program. I think it makes sense that stellar cartography would be on the chopping block when they need power elsewhere. In 2015 thq collapsed and the homeworld ip rights were picked up by gearbox software. Includes planets, star bases, stars, and territories. Features like gps data collector integration trimble and stellarmobile, work order automation.
On february 12, 2004, walshicus submitted an interesting map of the halo universe. The software s that will best suit your demand really depends on the techniques you will. Project astrofly is a 3d starmapping program that includes both the. The illustrated reference book and maps come in a nice clamshell case that features a picture of the uss enterprise ncc1701d from star trek. Stellar cartography collects together ten original, neverbeforeseen largeformat maps of the star trek universe. One of her first assignments as department head was a star mapping mission of sector 1608 and sector 1609, in which an uncharted asteroid field was discovered. While there is no connection musically to star trek, this piece takes inspiration from star maps and the art of mapping the stars, galaxies and other astronomical objects. Unboxing star trek stellar cartography by larry nemecek. Stellar cartography is coming out in october, trekcore reports. Pulled from the cartography archives of starfleet academy, these beautifully reproduced maps provide a rare opportunity to view the expanse of federation spaceand beyondthrough the multiple lenses of the galaxys key players.
Mapping software for 2d universe maps roleplaying games stack. Daystrom institute linkup to planet database and stellar cartography starfleet intls science pages on astronomy star trek astronomy stars mentioned and where they are in sky, from tucson az middle school teacher lauren ard reality public national geographics virtual solar system 3d star maps vrml of 50 closest stars note. The potsdam echelle polarimetric and spectroscopic instrument pepsi at the large binocular telescope lbt in arizona released its first image of the surface magnetic field of another star. Captain picard offers words of wisdom to help data. Stellar cartography is the science of making maps and projections of space and the stars and other astronomical objects located there. Mapcreator free edition free download and software. Now, it is possible that these are the only systems astronomers could identify, but with gaia already up and running, that seems like a stretch. Stellar cartography was a field of astronomy dedicated to collecting and analyzing data in order to make maps of star systems, planets, and other astronomical. Large map of explored territory in the star trek universe. The home of the stellar cartography for the star trekuniverse, based on the star trek star charts this website is privately owned, noncommercial, unofficial, dedicated to the star trekfranchise and attempting to offer corrected and updated star charts for the known universe in the wellknown lcarsstyle. Until a system is connected to two other systems by established space lanes, it is not fixed on the map. Infinite space stellar cartographer takes your starfinder game into outer space and the stars providing you with exciting visually stunning maps for your gaming table. The system and the space lane attached to it can be moved as new routes are established in that region of space. It displays the local stellar area, assign empires to groups of stars, draw.
The home of the stellar cartography for the star trekuniverse, based on the star trek star charts this website is privately owned, noncommercial, unofficial, dedicated to the star trekfranchise and attempting to offer corrected and updated star charts for the. The software is designed to create maps and animated maps of the highest quality as often required for presentations. On page 65 of star charts, just past klingon space and relay station 194 is a system marked taurus. Map making discussion and collaboration, independent of profantasy. If so, what is the software, and what specific features make it. Pulled from the cartography archives of starfleet academy, these beautifully reproduced maps provide a rare opportunity to view the expanse of federation space. Net and paint shop pro are the best tools for creating fantasy cartography. Most federation starfleet starships had their own stellar cartography laboratory. The united federation of planets and other starfaring cultures have various different systems to organize and catalogue space and objects in space. Map notes federation space central federation northern federation southern federation eastern federation elorg space kilka sector klingon space milky way. Cartographers guild a community for maps of fantasy. Pulled from the cartography archives of starfleet academy, these beautifully reproduced maps provide a rare opportunity to view the expanse of federation space and beyond through the multiple lenses of the galaxys key. I cant really find a reference to which taurus this is supposed to be on either memory alpha.
Create fixed perspective 3d star maps simply place a star or planet, and move. Map of the local space information this is an overview of the local space, which is the main operational extend of the federation and many other neighboring powers. A great place to develop cartography skills and share map making ideas. To display the interactive maps enabled javascript is. For instance, the stellar cartography department of a galaxy class starship includes on the one hand a laboratory which can model planetary formation far in advance1, and on the other a large holographic imaging chamber capable of displaying galactic maps of a high resolution. Stellar cartography takes its title from the famed star trek franchise, and is the name of a threedimensional map room on the starship enterprise.
Planetary cartography, or cartography of extraterrestrial objects ceo, is the cartography of solid objects outside of the earth. After posing as stellar cartographers in september. The star trek cartography is the biggest source on information, data, programs and maps concerning the galactic geography in the internet. Stellar cartography exemplifies excellent stark trek collectible pieces with its lore and inuniverse type storytelling. And if anyone wants an elaborate stellar map of the westerosessos star system which explains. Software tools and mapping techniques springer praxis books by a. This companion app is designed to help you find trade routes, bookmark favourite locations and discover new points of interest all entirely within your device no internet connection, complicated setup or account information is required. Nella daren memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom.
The standard edition includes 300 stars inside a fifty light year cube centered on sol, and is. None of the dialogue suggests that astrometrics would be a department or a discipline to be studied. Stellar cartography comes from stellar meaning, star and cartography that means the art or sciene of making maps. If you are looking for information about the area that is used for stellar cartography, see science facilities.
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