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Is it just me or does it seem like this is a problem that is disappearing with the prevalence of computers? I mean, the only time I can remember seeing a Mercat
by zw123456 4y ago
Is it just me or does it seem like this is a problem that is disappearing with the prevalence of computers? I mean, the only time I can remember seeing a Mercator projection is in yet another HN "here is how bad Mercator is" articles.
- ZeroGravitas 4y agoThe main projection used for online maps is called "Web Mercator". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Mercator_projection https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Mercator_projection Online maps have started to switch to other things when you zoom out, for the reasons discussed in the article, but the default, easy option in most cases is still Mercator(-ish). https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=0/55/-3 https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=0/55/-3
- zw123456 4y agoHuh, I did not know that. OK, legit to bitch for sure. Maybe it is me then because if I am looking at the Earth zoomed out, I always reach for google earth, and perhaps I just never notice it when zoomed in using it for directions. Thanks!