Winkel Tripel World Map
The map shows all the rock strata that has developed over the 4 6 billion years of our planet s life.
Winkel tripel world map. The map utilises and indeed elevates the classic winkel tripel projection to a bold modern aesthetic that is sure to make an impact in any interior setting. Mercator 1569 world map nova et aucta orbis terrae descriptio ad usum navigantium emendate accommodata showing latitudes 66 s to 80 n. It became the standard map projection for navigation because of its unique property of representing any course of constant bearing as a straight segment. Original map offers do it yourself diy enthusiasts a manual and video to create your floating effect map.
The mercator projection m ər ˈ k eɪ t ər is a cylindrical map projection presented by flemish geographer and cartographer gerardus mercator in 1569. Our mesmerising world geology map utilises the winkel tripel projection. Description a compromise projection used for world maps that averages the coordinates from the equirectangular equidistant cylindrical and aitoff projections. Prices start at 29 for a quality paper print.
Proposed by german cartographer oswald winkel in 1921 the winkel tripel projection is quite the opposite of robinson. Learn about the equirectangular equidistant cylindrical projection. Skip to main content. Tasmania 3d relief map.
Australia state wall maps. Adaptable to any surface thanks to our different mounting modes. Developed by oswald winkel in 1921. Winkel tripel world map on a very good quality adhesive pvc support with a satin effect finish.
Also discover our strass to identify places on your world map. National geographic world wall maps. The map resorts to mathematics to curtail three major types of distortion area direction and distance and hence the german term for triple tripel is in the name. You can buy one here now.
The winkel tripel projection is a modified azimuthal map projection created by oswald winkel in 1921. The winkel tripel world map projection created in 1921 by german cartographer oswald winkle it s called tripel the german word for triple because winkel tried to minimize the distortions threefold in area distance and direction. Winkel tripel world map a stunning reference map that is proud to be a piece of wall art for your home or office wall. The winkel tripel projection winkel iii a modified azimuthal map projection of the world is one of three projections proposed by german cartographer oswald winkel 7 january 1874 18 july 1953 in 1921.
Nat geo reference wall maps. It is currently widely used for world maps replacing the robinson projection as the preferred projection used by world map publishers such as the national geographic society.