MERCATOR - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
Flemish geographer who lived in Germany; he invented the Mercator projection of maps of the globe (1512-1594)
📖 Fun Facts About Mercator
- • Mercator projection preserves compass bearings, making it useful for navigation despite distorting area toward the poles.
Synonyms
Gerhard kremer, Mercator, Gerardus mercator