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Apian globular II

Apianus globular II

Classifications

globular

Graticule

Meridians: Central meridian is straight. Other meridians are elliptical arcs equally spaced along the equator but not along other parallels.
Parallels: Straight lines, equally spaced along the central meridian.
Poles: Points.
Symmetry: Along the central meridian or the equator.

Scale

True only along the equator.

Distortion

Moderate. Undistorted along the equator.

Usage

Early maps of hemispheres.

Similar projections

Apian globular I has identical parallels, central meridian, and 90th meridians, but other meridians are equally spaced circular arcs.

Origin

Presented by Peter Apian (Petrus Apianus or Peter Bienewitz) (1495–1552) of Saxony in 1524.

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