Mercator's Projection is a type of map projection used in cartography. This projection is named after Gerardus Mercator, a Flemish cartographer who created it in 1569. It is a cylindrical projection used for navigation purposes, particularly for navigators sailing across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A few synonyms for Mercator's Projection include the Mercator Chart, Mercator Map, and conformal cylindrical projection. The map projection is commonly used for navigational purposes due to its ability to preserve angles, shapes, and compass directions. However, its accuracy is heavily skewed towards the poles, making it unsuited for more specific geographical studies.
