Memory Alpha
Ancient artifact on display at the AAB Repository on Shalam/Cemplas (Core 1028). The active AAB Branch on Shalam is a repository and research laboratory dedicated to the study of the ancient Memory Alpha artifact. There is no University of Kasiiga branch on Shalam.
Description (Specifications)
The amorphous silvery blob shapes itself to mimic objects held near it, and resembles a large amoeba in its natural state.
History & Background (Dossier)
Individuals standing near the artifact (intelligent brains within one meter) perceive an image of starflight (without a ship) compressed at 1:10,000,000 (one second equals ten million seconds) to give an apparent speed of twenty light years per minute. Many voyages are contained within the artifact; several have been identified (through star patterns) as actual locations.