Published Dec 8, 2020
The Mercator Projection
Gary Arndt delves into the transformative impact of the 1569 Mercator projection on navigation, examining its historical significance and inherent size distortions, while also exploring alternative map projections that provide more accurate depictions of Earth’s landmasses.
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