Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "Contagion"| www.ex-astris-scientia.org
Biobeds, medkits, hyposprays and other Starfleet medical equipment| www.ex-astris-scientia.org
Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "The Nth Degree"| www.ex-astris-scientia.org
Continuing the gallery expansion with some 50 photos of Starfleet Communicators and Computers and of Alien Communicators and Computers. Follow the "update" tags on the gallery index page for other recent updates.| Ex Astris Scientia
Gallery of various Starfleet weapons (side arms and other)| www.ex-astris-scientia.org
Next round of gallery updates: well over 100 photos of 22nd & 23rd Century Starfleet Uniforms and 24th Century Starfleet Uniforms.| Ex Astris Scientia
Gallery of interiors of the Enterprise-E, Defiant, Voyager, NX-01, Titan-A and more| www.ex-astris-scientia.org
Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "The Measure of a Man"| www.ex-astris-scientia.org
Eaglemoss published a series of well-researched and nicely illustrated Shipyards books until the bankruptcy in 2022. I compiled a list of errors initially for myself, which I'm going to share now: Errata of the Eaglemoss Shipyards Books.| Ex Astris Scientia
Two more old articles by Jörg improved and updated: Observations in TNG: "Unnatural Selection" and Observations in TNG: "A Matter of Honor".| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is a new ranking, of my 10 Favorite Alien Ship Designs.| Ex Astris Scientia
Numerous improvements and some new findings in the two old articles Observations in TNG: "The Schizoid Man" and Observations in TNG: "Loud as a Whisper".| Ex Astris Scientia
Everything is set at EAS for Strange New Worlds season 3, which will begin on July 17 with two episodes, "Hegemony II" and "Wedding Bell Blues". See the rest of the episode titles and some previews.| Ex Astris Scientia
Twitter/X has cut all ties with the outside world and doesn't allow me to auto-post EAS news any more. I won't post site updates manually over there, but I'm not planning to leave the network either. Going somewhere else is currently not very tempting and would force me to work on tedious technical issues for several days when I would much rather like to create content.| Ex Astris Scientia
Several new entries and many other improvements in another article: Observations in TNG: "Identity Crisis".| Ex Astris Scientia
Two more old articles by Jörg are up to date now. Here are Observations in TNG: "Elementary, Dear Data" and Observations in TNG: "The Outrageous Okona".| Ex Astris Scientia
The recent Red Alert! Experience at Universal Studios featured the Enterprise-D bridge from PIC season 3 as the main attraction. Here is a report by our reader Uli, with impressions and side-by side comparisons of the sets.| Ex Astris Scientia
After working on it for ten years, I have reached an important milestone. All EAS articles are now free from hideous old Frontpage formatting and ready for the future. While I was going to recode it anyway, I combined the three parts of our big survey of Planets in TOS and TOS Remastered to one.| Ex Astris Scientia
Continuing the update of old articles in season 2. Here are Observations in TNG: "The Child" and Observations in TNG: "Where Silence Has Lease".| Ex Astris Scientia
Two more old articles have been expanded and upgraded: Observations in TNG: "Conspiracy" and Observations in TNG: "The Neutral Zone". Each of them includes about 40 new or enhanced images.| Ex Astris Scientia
There are numerous supplements and improvements in Jörg's article Observations in TNG: "Night Terrors", with some 60 new or improved images. I have also added a small "Section 31" gallery.| Ex Astris Scientia
Final update with images from the Official Starships Collection in the galleries about the Nebula Class, Abramsverse Federation Vessels and Abramsverse Alien Vessels.| Ex Astris Scientia
I have reworked two more of Jörg's TNG season 1 observation articles: Observations in TNG: "Symbiosis" and Observations in TNG: "We'll Always Have Paris". Both now include references from the latest Trek series.| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is a new article with an illustrated list of Voyager's Maquis Crew. We also investigate whether the number of identified Maquis members fits with statements in the series.| Ex Astris Scientia
Hair is a thing in Star Trek, from Shatner's toupee he already wore in TOS over Ilia's bald head to Peck-Spock's beard. Here are ten hairstyles that were, well, not so successful or that have not aged well in my view: 10 Worst Star Trek Hairstyles.| Ex Astris Scientia
When I launched this website in 1998, the design problems or uncertainties of the original Enterprise such as the orientation of the bridge were known for decades and had already been investigated in detail. But I feel EAS isn't complete without a comprehensive article on the topic. So here it is: Design Issues of the Original Enterprise.| Ex Astris Scientia
I have upgraded two more of Jörg's old observation articles: Observations in TNG: "The Arsenal of Freedom" and Observations in TNG: "Skin of Evil".| Ex Astris Scientia
An EAE Award goes to MeWho Rob, for creating the legendary System 47 screensaver and other stunning LCARS animations with an incredible level of variations and of detail.| Ex Astris Scientia
I have added more images from the Official Starships Collection to several galleries, such as of the Galaxy class and the Sovereign class.| Ex Astris Scientia
Several additions and improvements in Jörg's article on Observations in TNG: "Galaxy's Child".| Ex Astris Scientia
Two more Voyager retro reviews, of Seven's encounter with her past in "Survival Instinct" and B'Elanna's journey to Klingon hell in "Barge of the Dead".| Ex Astris Scientia
Complete redesign of the Journal of Applied Treknology. Although there have been hardly any updates in recent years, the bad colors and tiny font sizes as well as the ghastly code (thank you, Frontpage!) annoyed me so much that I spent several days to recode it. Please tell me if there are display problems with certain browsers or devices. While I was at it, I also added six new designs.| Ex Astris Scientia
I have updated the Links and added a new link for each one I had to remove. Do good and visit another Trek site today!| Ex Astris Scientia
Here are two more Voyager retro reviews, of "Warhead" with Harry and the stubborn bomb and of the exciting multilayered conflicts in "Equinox I/II".| Ex Astris Scientia
Find numerous additions and improvements in Jörg's article on Observations in TNG: "First Contact".| Ex Astris Scientia
Two more TNG season 1 observation articles have been upgraded: Observations in TNG: "Coming of Age" and Observations in TNG: "Heart of Glory".| Ex Astris Scientia
I have uploaded about 100 high-resolution photos of studio miniatures to the Starship Gallery, such as of several Federation shuttles, of Deep Space 9 or of the USS Yamaguchi. Please follow the "updated" signs to see all updates.| Ex Astris Scientia
Jörg identifies the Paintings and Photos in Picard's Study in PIC season 1 in a new article.| Ex Astris Scientia
I have improved two more of Jörg's oldest TNG observation articles with more references and better pictures: Observations in TNG: "Home Soil" and Observations in TNG: "When the Bough Breaks".| Ex Astris Scientia
Just a quick note that I have added the ships and other facts from "Section 31" to various pages of the site.| Ex Astris Scientia
Final update to the EAS Fleet Yards: high-resolution orthos of Asia class, Eclipse class and Asia refit.| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is my full-spoiler review of "Section 31" with Michelle Yeoh. The comments are open, as are the guest reviews. Please share your opinion on the streaming movie. Anyone who thinks it doesn't suck?| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is a new list: All Star Trek Movies Ranked. Feel free to post your personal order in the comments.| Ex Astris Scientia
Proud to present the configurable Episode Master List of all currently 907 episode/movie reviews at EAS, with links to the review pages and pictures. I may add more columns and more filter functions in the future. The script is linked from each episode index page, such as the one of Lower Decks and should facilitate finding a particular episode a lot. Note that the default series order is EAS-specific (the same as they appear in the menu). As I mentioned, its is possible to add more options b...| Ex Astris Scientia
Happy New Year 2025! I haven't prepared new content yet, but here are some highlights from 2024 you may have missed. There is an article identifying the Chinese Writing in Noonien Soong's Labs. Jörg explores The History of the Betazoid Emblem. All Fleet Charts are up to date (for the first time in years). Also, be sure to check out many new images in the Starship Gallery. And as always, the Starship Database is complete with all designs from the latest seasons (DIS, PRO, LOW).| Ex Astris Scientia
There are several new observations by Jörg, more references and better pictures in the article on Observations in TNG: "Clues".| Ex Astris Scientia
Two more of the oldest TNG Observation articles have been upgraded: "Angel One" and "11001001": better pictures, more references, some additions.| Ex Astris Scientia
Merry Christmas! I wish all of you and your families joyful and peaceful holidays. The season 5 updates to the database are complete with the Lower Decks Alien Ship Classes.| Ex Astris Scientia
The Lower Decks Starfleet & Federation Ship Classes have been updated with references from season 5. I have also added a write-up on the controversial question whether DIS Klingons exist in our universe or not.| Ex Astris Scientia
I am going to add all ships from Lower Decks season 5 to the Starship Database. As a first step, here are the Lower Decks Multiverse Ship Classes.| Ex Astris Scientia
Another old article by Jörg with more references, better pictures and some corrections: Observations in TNG: "Devil's Due".| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is a new ranking list, with my 10 Favorite Starfleet Ship Designs. Let me know your favorites in the comments!| Ex Astris Scientia
I have added some 40 new images, mostly of Various Federation Vessels and mostly from Eaglemoss publications, to the Starship Gallery. There are also updates and corrections in a couple of articles.| Ex Astris Scientia
Tadeo D'Oria has expanded the list of changes to the Enterprise-D bridge in "Generations" and has provided new renders. More of his impressive work can be found at the Roddenberry Archive. There is also a new chapter on the size issues with the USS Cerritos.| Ex Astris Scientia
The EAS Fleet Yards section has been updated only occasionally since I stopped drawing non-canon starships some 20 years ago. I'm not going to create new designs, but I will gradually rework the old files and export much better orthographic views (as far as the existing level of detail allows it). Follow the "update" signs. There is one design, the Trident-class cargo ship, for which I have drawn all-new detailed views. I have also included some more refinements or 3D models by other people a...| Ex Astris Scientia
More updates with facts from recent episodes, notably a whole new section on the changing faces of Orions. I have also created a small fleet chart for the Abramsverse shuttles, including a few newly drawn or updated side views.| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is an editorial on the occasion of the fifth and final season of Lower Decks, in which I try to explain why I love this series so much. I have also added the latest news from NYCC and a comment.| Ex Astris Scientia
There are many starships, shuttles or stations, whose size problems are not yet addressed in more detail. I am collecting them in the new article Starship Size Issues. Suggestions for new chapters are welcome!| Ex Astris Scientia
The Federation shuttle size chart concludes the updates to the Fleet Charts for now.| Ex Astris Scientia
There are several new observations by Jörg, more references and better pictures in the article on Observations in TNG: "The Wounded".| Ex Astris Scientia
I have updated the space station scale chart as well, with some bold size estimations that are explained in the annotations.| Ex Astris Scientia
It's been a while since I last posted a new ranking. Here are my 10 Favorite Star Trek Musical Pieces, including one that will not find everyone's approval. Let me know your favorites in the comments!| Ex Astris Scientia
I have added over 50 new images, mostly of 22nd century ships, such as in the Starship Gallery - Major Aliens of the 22nd Century.| Ex Astris Scientia
Here is a new fleet chart with Discovery's 32nd century ships.| Ex Astris Scientia
Everything is set at EAS for Lower Decks season 5, coming October 2024.| Ex Astris Scientia
Lots of production news and new trailers come from SDCC. Don't read my comments if you're easily offended.| Ex Astris Scientia
Observations about sets, props, visual effects and bloopers in TNG and Star Trek: Picard| www.ex-astris-scientia.org