Planar projection
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Planar projections are the subset of
The centre of projection can be thought of as the location of the observer, while the plane of projection is the surface on which the two dimensional projected image of the scene is recorded or from which it is viewed (e.g., photographic negative, photographic print, computer monitor). When the centre of projection is at a finite distance from the projection plane, a perspective projection is obtained. When the centre of projection is at infinity, all the projectors are parallel, and the corresponding subset of planar projections are referred to as parallel projections.
Mathematical formulation
Mathematically, planar projections are
Map uses
It is also used in maps to show the planet Earth and other planets or objects in space. This is good for maps of close-up areas.