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Syntax
Graticule
Meridians: Equally spaced elliptical curves converging at the poles.
Parallels: Equally spaced straight lines.
Symmetry: About the Equator and central meridian.
Features
Scale is constant along any parallel or pair of parallels equidistant from the Equator, as well as along the central meridian. The Equator is free of angular distortion. This projection is not equal-area, equidistant, or conformal.
Parallels
There is no standard parallel for this projection.
Remarks
This projection was first described in 1524 by Peter Apian (or Bienewitz).
Limitations
This projection is available for the spherical geoid only.
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