Illustration of azimuthal equidistant projection
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azimuthal equidistant projection
noun
: a map projection of the surface of the earth so centered at any given point that a straight line radiating from the center to any other point represents the shortest distance and can be measured to scale
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“Azimuthal equidistant projection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/azimuthal%20equidistant%20projection. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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