Artifact conservation uses scientific investigation and techniques to treat objects. Conservators seek to maintain original materials, preserving an artifact's physical history of ownership and use. The conservators who worked on the Enterprise studio model used the latest scientific techniques to guide the aesthetic and structural choices. Credits: Select images courtesy of the Yungul Family
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