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I'm looking for a Mercanter projection of Mars that I can print out of my printer. Or even just a rectangle, where can I find one?
Mk said:I'm looking for a Mercanter projection of Mars that I can print out of my printer. Or even just a rectangle, where can I find one?
DaveC426913 said:I built this:
http://www.davesbrain.ca/mars_atlas.php
Play with it. There's three different maps, a grid, labels and even links to EXTREMELY hi-rez downloads.
Also, I sent away to NASA for the poster of the altitude map. Cool! It's big! 5ft across!
If you go to my http://www.davesbrain.ca/portal.php" , look for my Mars section (3rd row). You will find quite a few links to large maps of Mars.
The Mercator projection of Mars is a cylindrical map projection that shows the surface of Mars as if it were flattened onto a cylinder. This projection is commonly used for navigation and has been adapted for use with other planets.
The Mercator projection of Mars is different from other map projections because it maintains true direction, but distorts the size and shape of objects as they get further away from the equator. This is due to the fact that the projection stretches the polar regions to fit the cylindrical shape.
The Mercator projection is often used for Mars because it allows for easy navigation and measurement of distances on the map. It also shows the entire surface of Mars in one continuous map, making it useful for visualizing the planet as a whole.
Yes, there are limitations to using the Mercator projection for Mars. Due to the stretching of the polar regions, the projection can distort the size and shape of objects near the poles. Additionally, it does not accurately represent the true surface area of Mars.
The Mercator projection of Mars is created by projecting the surface of Mars onto a cylinder, which is then unwrapped to create a flat map. The resulting map is a rectangular shape with the equator as the longest line and the poles as the shortest lines.