Mercator projection
Concept
cylindrical map projection invented by Gerardus Mercator in 1569
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Something Strange Happens When You Follow Einstein's Math
Veritasium
Map projection used by Google Maps; discussed as an analogy for spacetime mappings.
Black Holes. Explained. For 2 More Hours.
PBS Space Time
A map projection that avoids coordinate singularities at the poles by expanding the distance between lines of longitude, analogous to making smooth black hole maps.