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Using a human head to demonstrate map projections (lemmy.world)
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[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

OK, now show us the Goode homolosine equal-area projection human head.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I would, but I have a weak stomach.

[–] benjhm@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So how about the Cahill Butterfly projection, ...

[–] sxan@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Came here to say this, but you did, so I'll ask for the Dymaxion projection.

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'd say that people who like the Cahill butterfly have bad taste, but then again, I might be projecting.

[–] sxan@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

Ba-da-ching!