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World map from China, first time I see this projection (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 33 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Looks quite similar to a Cassini projection with the 75° E meridian as centre instead of the 0° meridian.

[–] Blaze@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 months ago

Indeed, thanks!

[–] match@pawb.social 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

but why tf is the equator not in the center

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This is also the first portrait map I've seen, too. Really novel design choices here (why centre just south of India?)

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The equator is one centre axis, one meridian, here 75° E the other. Thus, 0° N 75° E is the centre here instead of 0° N 0° E.