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Re:The True Size Of Countries: Mercator projection by samatman on Monday November 16, 2020 @02:20PM (#25115822)
Granted, but surely that would place "all points" on the equator "on top" rather than "some point"?
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Re:The True Size Of Countries: Mercator projection by xvedejas on Monday November 16, 2020 @07:41PM (#25119043)
You're right, I spoke imprecisely. Some point on top to begin with, any other equatorial point you want with a quick spin.
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