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Revision as of 19:38, 10 August 2009

WorldMapLongLat-eq-circles-tropics-non.png
Map of Earth
Longitude (λ)
Lines of longitude appear curved in this projection, but are actually halves of great circles.
Latitude (φ)
Lines of latitude appear horizontal in this projection, but are actually circular with different radii. All locations with a given latitude are collectively referred to as a circle of latitude.
The equator divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere, and has a latitude of 0°. 80px

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