The projections When browsing different projections in GlobeView, the scale, orientation, and shape of the central point on the map will remain the same. Viewing large regions of the earth's surface, on the other hand, reveals dramatic differences between the projections. Relative distances from the center point of the map are correct. The simplest projection. Imagine a light source at the center of the earth projecting an image of the earth onto a plane.
Distortions are extreme at the edges of the map.
No more than one hemisphere can be seen at one time. Many world maps use this projection. Size distortions are extreme at the top and bottom of the map. The earth as it would appear if viewed from an infinite distance. No more than one hemisphere can be viewed at one time.