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Why does the azimuthal projection describe itself as an accurate map of the world?
gpt
Accurate to what?
>all points on the map are at proportionally correct distances from the center point, and that all points on the map are at the correct azimuth (direction) from the center point
>the maximum distance that can be displayed on an azimuthal equidistant projection map is half the circumference, or about 20,000 km (12,427 mi). For distances less than 10,000 km (6,214 mi) distortions are minimal. For distances 10,000–15,000 km (6,214–9,321 mi) the distortions are moderate. Distances greater than 15,000 km (9,321 mi) are severely distorted.
It gives accurate distance and direction from a central point. For distances less than half the circumference of.the.globe, it has distortion to the lateral distances, but.thwy are small. Beyond the equator, the lateral distortion gets bigger and bigger.
Thus, it has no consistent scale.