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University of British Columbia: Mercator's Projection
The Mathematics of the Mercator Projection. Site provides an illustration of Gerardus Mercator's famous world map of 1569 and the formulas he used.
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Mocomi: History of the Atlas
Learn the importance of the atlas and maps and the history of its origin.
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University of British Columbia: Mercator's Projection
The Mathematics of the Mercator Projection. Site provides an illustration of Gerardus Mercator's famous world map of 1569 and the formulas he used.