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Blaze (he/him)@sopuli.xyz to Map Enthusiasts@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 1 year ago

World map from China, first time I see this projection

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World map from China, first time I see this projection

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Blaze (he/him)@sopuli.xyz to Map Enthusiasts@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 1 year ago
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    Looks quite similar to a Cassini projection with the 75° E meridian as centre instead of the 0° meridian.

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      but why tf is the equator not in the center

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        This is also the first portrait map I’ve seen, too. Really novel design choices here (why centre just south of India?)

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