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The Mercator projection was invented in 1569 by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator, originally designed specifically for maritime navigation.
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7/10/2026
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3D Flight Tracker: Real-Time Aviation Visualization on Mercator Maps
hackernewshackernews7/4/2026
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