Equidistant Conic Projection Map of the Eclipse Path
Figures 3 and
4 are equidistant conic
projection maps selected
to minimize distortion, and which isolate specific regions of
the umbral path. Once again, curves of maximum eclipse and constant
eclipse magnitude are plotted and labeled. A linear scale is included
for estimating approximate distances (kilometers) in each figure.
Within the northern and southern limits of the path of totality,
the outline of the umbral shadow is plotted at five minute intervals.
The duration of totality (minutes and seconds) and the Sun's altitude
correspond to the local circumstances on the center line at each
shadow position.
Figures 3 and
4 are drawn to scales of
~1:30,000,000 and ~1:14,035,000,
respectively. Both figures include the positions larger cities
and metropolitan areas in and near the umbral path. The size of
each city is logarithmically proportional to its population using
1990 census data (Rand McNally, 1991).
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