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Wagner III vs. Wagner III 40°
| Wagner III | Wagner III 40° | |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | Karlheinz Wagner (1932) | Karlheinz Wagner (1932) |
| Group | Pseudocylindric | Pseudocylindric |
| Property | Compromise | Compromise |
| Other Names | — | — |
| Remarks | Equidistant on parallels and meridians. True scale along the central meridian and a selected parallel (at the equator in the image). |
Equidistant on parallels and meridians. True scale along the central meridian and a selected parallel (at 40° North and South in the image). |
| recommended comparisons | Eckert V Putnins P′5 Wagner II Wagner III 40° |
Wagner III |
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This pairing is among the list of recommended pairings – but why? To demonstrate the effect of choosing a standard parallel other than the equator. |
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1. Comparison: Physical Map – scaled to fit
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
2. Comparison: Political Map – scaled to fit
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
3. Comparison: Silhouette Map – scaled to fit
4. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30° – scaled to fit
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
5. Comparison: Physical Map – scaled to same width
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
6. Comparison: Political Map – scaled to same width
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
7. Comparison: Silhouette Map – scaled to same width
8. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30° – scaled to same width
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
9. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 15° – scaled to fit
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
10. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 15° – scaled to same width
Wagner III
Wagner III 40°
