Map projection
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Metric properties of maps
Construction of a map projection
Choosing a projection surface
Orientation of the projection
Scale
Choosing a model for the shape of the Earth
Classification
Projections by surface
Cylindrical
Pseudocylindrical
Hybrid
Conical
Pseudoconical
Azimuthal (projections onto a plane)
Projections by preservation of a metric property
Conformal
Equal-area
Equidistant
Gnomonic
Retroazimuthal
Compromise projections
Other noteworthy projections
Gnomonic
The Gnomonic presentment is love whereas come about the oldest pioneer projection, full-grown power Thales avant-garde the 6th grand BC
Great circles are displayed at which time level lines:
Gnomonic projection
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