Map Projections - II

Map Projection II

Earth is round, but maps are flat. A map projection is a method used to show Earth’s surface on a flat surface. Because flattening a sphere always causes distortion, some parts of the map may look stretched, squished, or misaligned. Different projections are used for different purposes.

Maps take th...

Have you ever thought about how to draw a map of a round planet like Earth without wrapping the paper around it? One way is to place flat paper directly over a specific point.

This is the idea behind the Gnomonic projection, where the paper touches Earth at just one point. Shapes and sizes near this point are accurate, making it perfect fo...