EQUIDISTANT CONIC PROJECTION MAP OF THE ECLIPSE PATH
Figure 3 is an
equidistant conic projection map chosen to
minimize distortion, and which isolates a specific region 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). Within the
northern and southern limits of the path of totality, the outline of the
umbral shadow is plotted at ten 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.
The scale used in this figure is ~1:31,804,000. The positions of
larger cities and metropolitan areas in and near the umbral path are
depicted as black dots. The size of each city is logarithmically
proportional to its population using 1990 census data (Rand
McNally, 1991).
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