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Times projection

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Description

The Times projection was developed by Moir in 1965 for Bartholomew. It is a modified Gall's Stereographic, except Times has curved meridians.
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Illustration of the Times projection


Projection method

Pseudo cylindrical. Meridians are equally spaced curves. Parallels are straight lines increasing in separation with distance from the equator.


Lines of contact

Two lines at 45° N and S.


Linear graticules

All parallels and the central meridian.


Properties


Shape



Moderate distortion.

Area



Increasing distortion with distance from 45° N and S.

Direction



Generally distorted.

Distance



Scale is correct along parallels at 45° N and S.


Limitations

Useful only for world maps.


Uses and applications

Used for world maps by Bartholomew Ltd., a British mapmaking company, in The Times Atlas.


Parameters


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