Jan 09
A Use for the Octant Map/Projection!
Hardly anyone has used the octant map/projection since 1514 or so. At least it is hard to find examples.
So I put it to use in the Art of Geography logo.
Many people have commented on the logo… I thought it would be interesting to delve into this unusual projection/map. The following article explains more about Leonardo da Vinci’s octant map and projection:
http://www.artofgeography.com/info/octant-projection.html
Posted in: Design, Maps.
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