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What map projection nearly all seagoing navigators still use today?

The answer is the Mercator projection


How do you say projects in french?

le retroprojecteur


How many years was the Mercator projection map used for?

It still is used.


Does anyone still make rear projection TVs?

Believe or not, rear projection TVs are still in high demand. These types of TVs are widely available from most electronics manufacturers, such as Sony, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Samsung.


Which type of maps is most distorted at the poles?

The Mercator projection World Map is the chart which is most distorted in the polar regions. Originally developed in the mid sixteenth century it was the most popular map for marine navigators for over 400 years. It is still useful for navigation at sea but has been supplanted by newer projections, especially after the advent of aviation navigation.


Why is te mercator projection map still in use today?

The Mercator projection map is still in use today because it preserves straight lines, making it useful for navigation and exploration purposes. Its distortion of size towards the poles is less of a concern for these uses. Additionally, it has become a standard map projection for many educational and reference purposes, contributing to its continued use.


Why does a mercator projection exaggerate the areas of landmasses near the poles?

The Mercator projection exaggerates areas far from the equator because it is not suited to general reference world maps due to its distortion of land area. The Mercator projection is still commonly used for areas near the equator.


Can I get a new rear projection television?

These rear projection televisions are very much still avialable. You find them at any major retailer in the nation. Companies such as Best Buy and Walmart will have them for a relatively good price.


Is it true or false that Robinson projection shows the size of the continents accuratly but the water areas are expanded to fill the extra space?

False. The Robinson projection is a compromise map projection that tries to show the size and shape of the continents more accurately than some other projections, but it still distorts both. Water areas are not intentionally expanded to fill extra space on a Robinson projection.


Does you heart still beat during astral projection?

Of course! Astral projection is an altered mind state that occurs naturally during sleep. If your heart stopped beating while projecting, then you would die every night when you fall asleep.


Are there cameras in movie theaters?

Some still do but digital projection systems are gaining ground.


What does it mean when it says that the HoMedics iSoundSpa SS7000 is a "projection alarm clock" ?

The HoMedics iSoundSpa SS7000 makes use of advanced projection technology to project an image of the current time upwards onto the ceiling. This makes it easy to glance at while you are still in bed.