- If you are looking for information about astronomical science,
see Stellar cartography. The stellar cartography department was
an area of a starship dedicated to the science and practice of
charting planets or space. During the 23rd century it was known
as the cartographic section. (TOS: "The Alternative Factor") In
2369, Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren worked as a specialist in
the stellar cartography department aboard the USS Enterprise-D.
She approved the transfer of Ensign Cabot from quantum mechanics
to the stellar cartography department, without first consulting
with Commander William T. Riker. This was considered to be a
breach in protocol. (TNG: "Lessons") In 2371, Captain Jean-Luc
Picard and Lieutenant Commander Data visited the stellar
cartography department in an effort to research the motivations
behind the actions of Dr. Tolian Soran. (Star Trek Generations)
The stellar cartography aboard the USS Enterprise-E was on deck
11. (Star Trek: First Contact) On the USS Voyager, Jenny Delaney
and Mega