Description
A perspective projection whose purpose is to minimize distortion within a hemisphere.
Classifications
azimuthal
perspective
Graticule
Meridians: Straight lines radiating from the central pole in polar aspect.
Parallels: Concentric circles in polar aspect.
Similar projections
This projection is a specialization of the far-side perspective.
Other far-side perspectives are AMS lunar, Clarke twilight projection, Fischer far-side perspective, James far-side perspective….
Origin
Proposed by John Lowry in 1825.