File:Peirce quincuncial projection SW 20W.JPG
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English: The world on Peirce quincuncial projection. 15° graticule, central meridian at 20°W. Imagery is a derivative of NASA’s Blue Marble summer month composite with oceans lightened to enhance legibility and contrast. Image created with the Geocart map projection software. |
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| Date/Time | Thumbnail | Dimensions | User | Comment | |
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| current | 03:59, 23 July 2012 | | 2,058 × 2,058 (1.1 MB) | Strebe | Fixed central meridian to be 20°W as advertised. |
| 03:54, 23 July 2012 |  | 2,058 × 2,058 (1.11 MB) | Strebe | {{Information |Description ={{en|1=The world on Peirce quincuncial projection. 15° graticule, central meridian at 20°W. Imagery is a derivative of NASA’s Blue Marble summer month composite with oceans lightened to enhance legibility and contrast... |
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