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Mercator vs. Van der Grinten I (truncated)
| Mercator | Van der Grinten I (truncated) | |
|---|---|---|
| Creator | Gerardus Mercator (1569) | Alphons J. van der Grinten (1904) |
| Group | Cylindric | Miscellaneous |
| Property | Conformal | Compromise |
| Other Names | — | — |
| Remarks | Cut off at 84° North and South | The original projection is bounded by a circle. However, it is often shown truncated (just like here). |
| recommended comparisons | Baker Dinomic Braun Perspective Central Cylindrical Kavraiskiy I |
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1. Comparison: Physical Map
2. Comparison: Political Map
Mercator
Van der Grinten I (truncated)
3. Comparison: Silhouette Map
4. Comparison: Tissot Indicatrix, 30°
Mercator
Van der Grinten I (truncated)
Mercator Tissot Indicatrix c Tobias Jung
Van der Grinten I (truncated) Tissot Indicatrix c Tobias Jung


