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 Forum: Random Discussion   Topic: Mercator projection

arjuna
Posted: 06 Feb 2014, 5:08 pm 

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The continents just look wrong on the equal area projection. Africa doesn't even look like itself. Yes, I agree that everything looks distorted. Some people like the Mercator because it comes closer to preserving the true shapes of the continents. I'm not sure there is a good solution since putting...

 Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc.   Topic: Type your username with your chin!

arjuna
Posted: 06 Feb 2014, 3:48 am 

Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
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...that was almost quite successful.

 Forum: Random Discussion   Topic: Mercator projection

arjuna
Posted: 05 Feb 2014, 4:59 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 565
OK you have my full attention Sedentarian! What do you like about the Mercator projection? And is it the shape distortion of equal area maps that bothers you? If you can help me accept the Mercator for its own merits then I will be very grateful! My opinion is that, since you can never preserve the ...

 Forum: Random Discussion   Topic: What's the weather like RIGHT NOW?!

arjuna
Posted: 05 Feb 2014, 9:23 am 

Replies: 4,185
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London: overcast with occasional light showers, grey, 7°C.
This is a fairly good description for almost any day of the year here.

 Forum: Random Discussion   Topic: Mercator projection

arjuna
 Post subject: Mercator projection
Posted: 05 Feb 2014, 9:03 am 

Replies: 6
Views: 565
Does anyone else feel the same absurdly intense frustration as I do when they see maps in Mercator projection? As much as I try, I can't find any rational justification for its overwhelmingly widespread use. There are some awesome equal-area map projections out there. I'm tired of having to teach pe...
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