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Let me guess - some people don't understand cartographic projections? The shortest distance between two points is not a strait line on a map[1], especially when
by wisty 15y ago
Let me guess - some people don't understand cartographic projections? The shortest distance between two points is not a strait line on a map[1], especially when you are a long way from the equator.
[1] For most maps. Gnomic maps (image - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gnomonic_projection_SW.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gnomonic_projection_SW.jpg) are designed to show the shortest distance as a straight line. I think the Dymaxion Map aka Fuller Map (image - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dymaxion_map_unfolded.png http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dymaxion_map_unfolded.png) is also OK.
- hugh3 15y agoWell, it's easy to understand cartographic projections without necessarily having an intuitive grasp of 'em.
- profquail 15y agoThe shortest distance between two points is not a strait line on a map You're right. The shortest distance between two points lies on a 'great circle': https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Great_circle https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Great_circle
- peteretep 15y ago> a strait line on a map Pun intentional, right? ;-)