Mollweide projection en · NOUN
Etymology
First published in 1805 by mathematician and astronomer Karl (or Carl) Brandan Mollweide (1774–1825) of Leipzig.
Meanings
- An equal-area, pseudocylindrical map projection generally used for maps of the world or celestial sphere.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mollweide projections | Number=Plur | lexicographic |