Radar And Mariner 10, Best possible mapping, pre-Messenger |
Radar And Mariner 10, Best possible mapping, pre-Messenger |
Apr 28 2005, 06:21 PM
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Apr 8 2007, 07:48 PM
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Nice view VP. One thing I always wondered about visualization programs like Celestia is what kind of map projections they assume as textures. I always thought cylindric texture maps were required, but the vertical spacing of latitude lines in your view seems to be shrinking at the poles. Is this normal or is it suggesting a spherical projection maybe?
EDIT: On second thought, latitude lines shrinking is logical when properly mapped. I'd also expect cylindrical maps to behave the same so my non-extitent expertise in maps leads me to believe Phil's map is not cylindric, correct? -------------------- |
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