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September 20, 2021
Exhibit 21: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
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Exhibit #21
Treasures of the New Toronto Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology: Traveling to Mars this weekend? Check out the NTMEA! Portion of the proximal interphalangeal joint of a military droid from Tau Ceti f (Lake Terdragon, Urban Sedimentary layer, circa 1K local cycles B.T.) Fleximetal sinews provide a powerful yet controlled grip, while zwitterion spacers ensure a lightening-quick response. The spherical pitting on the ventromedial surfaces is consistent with neutralization by an invasive nano-weapon, possibly during a battle.
Exhibit #21
Treasures of the New Toronto Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology: Traveling to Mars this weekend? Check out the NTMEA! Portion of the proximal interphalangeal joint of a military droid from Tau Ceti f (Lake Terdragon, Urban Sedimentary layer, circa 1K local cycles B.T.) Fleximetal sinews provide a powerful yet controlled grip, while zwitterion spacers ensure a lightening-quick response. The spherical pitting on the ventromedial surfaces is consistent with neutralization by an invasive nano-weapon, possibly during a battle.
September 19, 2021
Exhibit 20: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
Searching for intelligent life on Mars? Check out the Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology!
Exhibit #20
Treasures of the New Toronto Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology. Depiction of reconstructed bioelectric circuitry from the ruins of a personal flying vehicle. Recovered at Hausdorff East on TRAPPIST-1d (Echoic layer, circa 400 local cycles B.T.) Encoded with a metallic resin, such parts were tuned to individual owners for purposes of security and flight control. To this day, the proximity and mental state of the occasional visitor interact to trigger a transient electrical response in the material.
Exhibit #20
Treasures of the New Toronto Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology. Depiction of reconstructed bioelectric circuitry from the ruins of a personal flying vehicle. Recovered at Hausdorff East on TRAPPIST-1d (Echoic layer, circa 400 local cycles B.T.) Encoded with a metallic resin, such parts were tuned to individual owners for purposes of security and flight control. To this day, the proximity and mental state of the occasional visitor interact to trigger a transient electrical response in the material.
September 18, 2021
Exhibit 19: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
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Exhibit #19
Depiction of a broach liberated from neo-corsairs by the Antiquities Recovery Unit at NTMEA. Provenance identified by palynology and stylistic analysis (Sierpinski Plains on Kepler 186f, Spatial layer, circa 200 local cycles BT). Excellent example of modified mass production, as the base was 4D printed and then meticulously phase-bonded to metallic and organic decorative elements by a skilled artisan.
Exhibit #19
Depiction of a broach liberated from neo-corsairs by the Antiquities Recovery Unit at NTMEA. Provenance identified by palynology and stylistic analysis (Sierpinski Plains on Kepler 186f, Spatial layer, circa 200 local cycles BT). Excellent example of modified mass production, as the base was 4D printed and then meticulously phase-bonded to metallic and organic decorative elements by a skilled artisan.
September 16, 2021
Exhibit 18: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
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Exhibit #18
Exoplanetary archaeology series: Depiction of a decorative scroll urn recovered from Hausdorff South, TRAPPIST-1d. Iteration layer, circa 1,500 local cycles BT. It is believed that in Iterative times, the ruling class would commit a scroll to memory and then burn it as a sign of wealth and mental prowess. The gilded reliefs illustrate key scenes from the scroll, in this case a history of invasions. Ironically, the practice of scroll burning has resulted in most of their accomplishments going up in smoke.
Exhibit #18
Exoplanetary archaeology series: Depiction of a decorative scroll urn recovered from Hausdorff South, TRAPPIST-1d. Iteration layer, circa 1,500 local cycles BT. It is believed that in Iterative times, the ruling class would commit a scroll to memory and then burn it as a sign of wealth and mental prowess. The gilded reliefs illustrate key scenes from the scroll, in this case a history of invasions. Ironically, the practice of scroll burning has resulted in most of their accomplishments going up in smoke.
September 15, 2021
Exhibit 17: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
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Exhibit #17
Treasures of the New Toronto Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology. The Garibaldi Wing is hosting a special exhibit entitled "Kepler 186f: A Hundred Years of Finds." Depicted is a musical instrument from Mt. Sierpinski, Moraine layer, circa 500 local cycles BT. Designed for single use on ceremonial/religious occasions, the artifact is played by dropping it from a great height. Music is generated as the rush of air is funneled through the apertures before the instrument shatters on impact.
Exhibit #17
Treasures of the New Toronto Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology. The Garibaldi Wing is hosting a special exhibit entitled "Kepler 186f: A Hundred Years of Finds." Depicted is a musical instrument from Mt. Sierpinski, Moraine layer, circa 500 local cycles BT. Designed for single use on ceremonial/religious occasions, the artifact is played by dropping it from a great height. Music is generated as the rush of air is funneled through the apertures before the instrument shatters on impact.
September 13, 2021
Exhibit 15: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
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Exhibit #15
The name for this infamous artifact in the source language is over 5,000 characters long, and can only be translated using topographical linguistics. In Euclidean French for example, the translation is at the midpoint of an equilateral triangle with the words "astre", "tohu-bohu" and "liberté" inscribed at the respective vertices.
Exhibit #15
The name for this infamous artifact in the source language is over 5,000 characters long, and can only be translated using topographical linguistics. In Euclidean French for example, the translation is at the midpoint of an equilateral triangle with the words "astre", "tohu-bohu" and "liberté" inscribed at the respective vertices.
September 12, 2021
Exhibit 14: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
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Exhibit #14
Depiction of three artifacts from the Hall of Trophies in Hexaflake State, Kepler-186f. Ballcourt layer, 1.5K local cycles BT. Material is an organic derivative (calcium carbonate in bioplastic matrix). Affine et al. argue that ritualized sporting competitions culminated in the captain of the winning team literally becoming the trophy through a process of sacrificial 3D printing.
Exhibit #14
Depiction of three artifacts from the Hall of Trophies in Hexaflake State, Kepler-186f. Ballcourt layer, 1.5K local cycles BT. Material is an organic derivative (calcium carbonate in bioplastic matrix). Affine et al. argue that ritualized sporting competitions culminated in the captain of the winning team literally becoming the trophy through a process of sacrificial 3D printing.
September 11, 2021
Exhibit 13: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
Searching for intelligent life on Mars? Check out the Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology!
Exhibit #13
Depiction of pithoi cache from New Knossos on Teegarden's Star b. Gosper Island, layer unknown, circa 2.4K local cycles BT. Containers bear superficial similarity to Kamares Ware, with raised floral & shell motifs partitioned by bands. Privately funded excavation (not Coalition approved) damaged vertical stratification, introduced self-replicating materials, and only documented the finds on social media.
Exhibit #13
Depiction of pithoi cache from New Knossos on Teegarden's Star b. Gosper Island, layer unknown, circa 2.4K local cycles BT. Containers bear superficial similarity to Kamares Ware, with raised floral & shell motifs partitioned by bands. Privately funded excavation (not Coalition approved) damaged vertical stratification, introduced self-replicating materials, and only documented the finds on social media.
Exhibit 12: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
Searching for intelligent life on Mars? Check out the Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology!
Exhibit #12
Depiction of the white hole harvester (WHH) on Kepler-1544b. Approx. 3.14 standard units below surface, with access by the Feigenbaum Tunnels. Dated to the Techno Dark Ages (pre-EMP), 150K local cycles BT. Inert, but once powered an entire civilization. Animation is an artistic recreation of the WHH core in action.
Exhibit #12
Depiction of the white hole harvester (WHH) on Kepler-1544b. Approx. 3.14 standard units below surface, with access by the Feigenbaum Tunnels. Dated to the Techno Dark Ages (pre-EMP), 150K local cycles BT. Inert, but once powered an entire civilization. Animation is an artistic recreation of the WHH core in action.
September 9, 2021
Exhibit 11: Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology, New Toronto, Mars Colony 7
Searching for intelligent life on Mars? Check out the Museum of Exoplanetary Archaeology!
Exhibit #11
Depiction of the 100 ms life cycle of a single nanobug sample (high magnification) from Tau Ceti f. Engineered atmospheric contaminant endemic to Terdragon Caves, voltammetric dating inconclusive. Original purpose unknown. Direct exposure in sufficient concentration leads to irreparable lung damage, which explains the 'Terdragon Curse'.
Exhibit #11
Depiction of the 100 ms life cycle of a single nanobug sample (high magnification) from Tau Ceti f. Engineered atmospheric contaminant endemic to Terdragon Caves, voltammetric dating inconclusive. Original purpose unknown. Direct exposure in sufficient concentration leads to irreparable lung damage, which explains the 'Terdragon Curse'.
