Murasaki 312

Murasaki 312, also known as the Murasaki Quasar, was a quasar-like electromagnetic phenomenon in the Alpha Quadrant. It was located three days away from Makus III at warp 1. ()
== Location ==
In 2367, the location of Murasaki 312 was labeled on a tactical situation monitor in Captain Benjamin Maxwell's ready room on the . (, okudagram) 
In 2368, the location of Murasaki 312 was labeled on a tachyon detection grid on one of the viewscreens of the bridge. (, okudagram remastered)
In 2366, in an alternate timeline, during the , Murasaki 312's position was labeled on a tactical situation monitor on the bridge and in the ready room of the . (, okudagram)
== History ==
In 2267, this quasar ionized an entire sector, including four star systems. This quasar, and others like it, generated what was known as the Murasaki Effect.
Sensor readings from the attempted to describe Murasaki 312: 
* Negative ionic concentration – 1.64 meters
* Radiation wavelength – 370 ångströms
* Harmonics – upward along entire spectrum
Captain James T. Kirk of the Enterprise was under standing orders to investigate formations similar to Murasaki 312, consequently delaying the Enterprise from a medical supply mission to Makus III, and sending the shuttlecraft to survey the formation. While on this assignment, the Galileo crashed on Taurus II within the formation. () 
In 2328, this was the destination for passengers traveling from Midos V Satellite City Spaceport via commercial transport. traveled on the , on the , and , , and on the . (, okudagram)
In 2367, around stardate 44390.1, the Enterprise-D conducted a long range sensor scan of the Murasaki Quasar. ()
File:Benjamin Maxwells tactical monitor.jpg|The location of Murasaki 312 on a tactical situation monitor
File:Murasaki 312, remastered.jpg|Murasaki 312 in 2267
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