The discussion centers on the challenges of creating navigational maps for an ocean world, emphasizing the need for projections that facilitate straightforward measurements and calculations for navigation. Participants argue against traditional Earth-based map projections, which often distort distances and directions, making them unsuitable for plotting courses over vast oceanic distances. The conversation explores the potential of using a collapsible globe or a Gnomonic projection for navigation, while questioning the necessity of maps in a world dominated by water. Ultimately, the consensus is that a new mapping system must prioritize the unique conditions of an ocean world.
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I am not sure what purpose these would serve.jim mcnamara said:
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It is.BrassOctopus said: