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Baranyi II vs. Fahey

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  Baranyi II Fahey
Creator János Baranyi (1968) Lawrence Fahey (1975)
Group Pseudocylindric Pseudocylindric
Property Compromise Compromise
Other Names — —
Remarks Constructed with tabular coordinates rather than mathematical formulas.
See my blogpost Two Ginzburg and four Baranyi Projections.
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recommended comparisons Fahey Baranyi II
This pairing is among the list of recommended pairings – but why?
While very much alike at first glance, in direct comparision the differences become quite obvious.

1. Comparison: Physical Map

Baranyi II
Baranyi II
Fahey
Fahey

2. Comparison: Silhouette Map

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Grey areas: Superimposition of projections
Baranyi II Silhouette Map
Fahey Silhouette Map

3. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30°

Baranyi II
Baranyi II Tissot Indicatrix
Fahey
Fahey Tissot Indicatrix
 

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