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Syntax
Graticule
Meridians: Central meridian is a straight line half the length of the Equator. Other meridians are complex curves, equally spaced along the Equator, and concave towards the central meridian.
Parallels: Equator is straight. Other parallels are complex curves, equally spaced along the central meridian, and concave towards the nearest pole.
Symmetry: About the Equator and central meridian.
Features
This projection is neither conformal nor equal area. The only point free of distortion is the center point. Distortion of shape and area are moderate throughout. This projection has less angular distortion on the outer meridians near the poles than pseudoazimuthal projections
Parallels
There is no standard parallel for this projection.
Remarks
This projection was created by David Aitoff in 1889. It is a modification of the Equidistant Azimuthal projection. The Aitoff projection inspired the similar Hammer projection, which is equal area.
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