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 <tabbox Introduction> <tabbox Introduction>
 <fs x-large>**Stellar Cartography**</fs>\\  <fs x-large>**Stellar Cartography**</fs>\\ 
-The stellar cartography database utilizes a hierarchical arrangement to assist the user in both browsing and finding a specific locale in known space. Depending upon what scale a user wishes to look at, the map interface can guide you from one scale to another through simple point-and-click, or by pull-down menus if you have a destination in mind. There are four scales from which to choose from, and each successive smaller scale provides more detail than the previous scale. From largest to smallest, the scales are: Galactic, Local, Sector, and System. Each are outlined below, and each can be accessed from either the main astrometrics page, or from any of the four map interfaces. Note: This map interface is designed for star charting and cartographic analysis only. It is not intended as a navigational tool.+The stellar cartography database utilizes a hierarchical arrangement of interactive maps to assist the user in finding a specific locale in known space. Depending upon what scale a user wishes to look at, the map interface can guide you from one scale to another through simple point-and-click, or by pull-down menus if you have a destination in mind. There are four scales from which to choose from, and each successive smaller scale provides more detail than the previous scale. From largest to smallest, the scales are: Galactic, Local, Sector, and System. Each are outlined below, and each can be accessed from either the main astrometrics page, or from any of the four map interfaces. Note: This map interface is designed for star charting and cartographic analysis only. It is not intended as a navigational tool.
 <tabbox Coordinate System> <tabbox Coordinate System>
 Due to Starfleet's origins on Earth, the galactic coordinate system used by the Federation is //Terra-centric//. That is, the position of Earth's star system relative to the galactic core forms the reference point for modern stellar cartography. Due to Starfleet's origins on Earth, the galactic coordinate system used by the Federation is //Terra-centric//. That is, the position of Earth's star system relative to the galactic core forms the reference point for modern stellar cartography.
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 <tabbox Galactic Map> <tabbox Galactic Map>
 The Galactic Map provides an overview of the entire galaxy by breaking it down into quadrants, and overlays the sector quads. Since most of the galaxy is unexplored, further detail of most sector quads are not available. However, there are five locations in the galaxy that can access the Local Map Interface, and these areas are outlined in the Galactic Map. Simply move the cursor over these outlines areas for further information (found in the upper left corner), and click to zoom to the local map. Note: Not all local maps are currently available. The Galactic Map provides an overview of the entire galaxy by breaking it down into quadrants, and overlays the sector quads. Since most of the galaxy is unexplored, further detail of most sector quads are not available. However, there are five locations in the galaxy that can access the Local Map Interface, and these areas are outlined in the Galactic Map. Simply move the cursor over these outlines areas for further information (found in the upper left corner), and click to zoom to the local map. Note: Not all local maps are currently available.
-<WRAP button centeralign>[[:maps:galactic_map|Activate Galactic Map]]</WRAP>+<WRAP button centeralign>[[:maps:galactic_map|Activate Galactic Map Interface]]</WRAP>
 **Definitions:** //Galaxy, Quadrant, Sector Quad, Galactic Rim, Galactic Core, Light Year// **Definitions:** //Galaxy, Quadrant, Sector Quad, Galactic Rim, Galactic Core, Light Year//
  
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 <tabbox Local Map> <tabbox Local Map>
 The Local Map Interface utilizes a specific set of stellar charts from a particular galaxy exploration database. Usually, the local maps will indicate the borders of each of the major sovereign political governments known to exist in the area. These maps can range from a few hundred to a few thousand light years in size depending on the database. Because the maps show only the top two-dimensional view of the local area (the "radial" view), a secondary metric to the right of the map shows an expanded third-dimensional view (the "axial" view) of each select-able sector block on the radial view. This axial view highlights four sector blocks above and below the galactic plane, one of which must be selected after the two-dimensional sector block is chosen on the main radial view map. The Local Map Interface utilizes a specific set of stellar charts from a particular galaxy exploration database. Usually, the local maps will indicate the borders of each of the major sovereign political governments known to exist in the area. These maps can range from a few hundred to a few thousand light years in size depending on the database. Because the maps show only the top two-dimensional view of the local area (the "radial" view), a secondary metric to the right of the map shows an expanded third-dimensional view (the "axial" view) of each select-able sector block on the radial view. This axial view highlights four sector blocks above and below the galactic plane, one of which must be selected after the two-dimensional sector block is chosen on the main radial view map.
-<WRAP center round todo 60%> +<WRAP button centeralign>[[:maps:federation_map|Activate Federation Map Interface]]</WRAP>
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 **Definitions:** //Sector Quad, Sector Block, Galactic Plane, Quadrant, System (Star), Light Year// **Definitions:** //Sector Quad, Sector Block, Galactic Plane, Quadrant, System (Star), Light Year//
  
 <tabbox Sector Map> <tabbox Sector Map>
 The Sector Map Interface provides a detailed overlay of a chosen sector block (approximately 100 cubic light-years in size within Federation space). The number of major star systems in each sector block will vary greatly, but each will contain exactly one hundred sectors from a top-down point of view. Due to this point of view, only a 25-sector grid is visible, though there are 4 layers of sectors underneath one another. The numbering scheme for each sector is from left to right, and top to bottom for each layer. Thus, sectors 1 through 25 comprise the top layer, sectors 26 through 50 the second layer, sectors 51 through 75 the third layer, and sectors 76 through 00 are the bottom layer. To see the sector number of a star system, as well as the name, simply move your cursor over the yellow icon (dot). You may then click on that icon to switch to the more detailed Planetary System Map of that star. Note: The sector map interface displays charted star systems only, and of those systems, only main sequence stars and larger are displayed. Unless otherwise indicated, dwarf stars and other minor astronomical phenomena are considered outside the scope of this map interface. The Sector Map Interface provides a detailed overlay of a chosen sector block (approximately 100 cubic light-years in size within Federation space). The number of major star systems in each sector block will vary greatly, but each will contain exactly one hundred sectors from a top-down point of view. Due to this point of view, only a 25-sector grid is visible, though there are 4 layers of sectors underneath one another. The numbering scheme for each sector is from left to right, and top to bottom for each layer. Thus, sectors 1 through 25 comprise the top layer, sectors 26 through 50 the second layer, sectors 51 through 75 the third layer, and sectors 76 through 00 are the bottom layer. To see the sector number of a star system, as well as the name, simply move your cursor over the yellow icon (dot). You may then click on that icon to switch to the more detailed Planetary System Map of that star. Note: The sector map interface displays charted star systems only, and of those systems, only main sequence stars and larger are displayed. Unless otherwise indicated, dwarf stars and other minor astronomical phenomena are considered outside the scope of this map interface.
-<WRAP center round todo 60%> +<WRAP button centeralign>[[:maps:sector_map|Activate Sector Map Interface]]</WRAP>
-Under Construction +
-</WRAP>+
 **Definitions:** //Sector Block, Sector, Yellow Icon (dot), Main Sequence Star, Dwarf Star, Light Year// **Definitions:** //Sector Block, Sector, Yellow Icon (dot), Main Sequence Star, Dwarf Star, Light Year//
  
 <tabbox System Map> <tabbox System Map>
 The System Map Interface shows detailed information of the planets and star within a particular star system. Normally, the name of a star will also indicate the name of the system, but this is not always the case, especially if intelligent, indigenous life inhabits the system, or if the system is of strategic importance. An example would be the "Vulcan System": While the star is named "Epsilon Eridani", the main habitable planet is named "Vulcan". Furthermore, the technical name of each planet in the the system is the name of the star with the Roman numeral of the planet's position in the system with respect to the other planets. However, as with the planetary system name, if intelligent indigenous life exists within the system, it may possess another name (eg, "Saturn" instead of "Sol VI"). This map interface utilizes detailed astronomical parameters regarding each planet and their associated star. For explanations of each parameter, either click on them in the System Map Interface, or choose from the list below. The System Map Interface shows detailed information of the planets and star within a particular star system. Normally, the name of a star will also indicate the name of the system, but this is not always the case, especially if intelligent, indigenous life inhabits the system, or if the system is of strategic importance. An example would be the "Vulcan System": While the star is named "Epsilon Eridani", the main habitable planet is named "Vulcan". Furthermore, the technical name of each planet in the the system is the name of the star with the Roman numeral of the planet's position in the system with respect to the other planets. However, as with the planetary system name, if intelligent indigenous life exists within the system, it may possess another name (eg, "Saturn" instead of "Sol VI"). This map interface utilizes detailed astronomical parameters regarding each planet and their associated star. For explanations of each parameter, either click on them in the System Map Interface, or choose from the list below.
-<WRAP center round todo 60%> +<WRAP button centeralign>[[:maps:system_map|Activate System Map Interface]]</WRAP>
-Under Construction +
-</WRAP>+
 **Definitions:** //Luminosity, Stellar Classification, Size Classification, Energy Flux, Hot Zone, Cold Zone, Ecosphere, Heliopause, System Coordinates, Planetary Classification, Sidereal Period, Rotational Period, Orbital Inclination, Equatorial Inclination, Escape Velocity, Gravity, Surface Temperature// **Definitions:** //Luminosity, Stellar Classification, Size Classification, Energy Flux, Hot Zone, Cold Zone, Ecosphere, Heliopause, System Coordinates, Planetary Classification, Sidereal Period, Rotational Period, Orbital Inclination, Equatorial Inclination, Escape Velocity, Gravity, Surface Temperature//
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