The
equirectangular projection is a simple
map projection attributed to
Marinus of Tyre, who
Ptolemy claims invented the projection about AD 100. The projection maps
meridians to vertical straight lines of constant spacing, and
circles of latitude to horizontal straight lines of constant spacing. The projection is neither equal area nor
conformal. Because of the distortions introduced by this projection, it has few applications beyond base imagery to be reprojected to some more useful projection.
Map: Strebe, using Geocart