oblique projection
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Related to oblique projection: Axonometric projection, Perspective projection
oblique projection
[ə′blēk prə′jek·shən] (mapping)
A map projection with its axis at an oblique angle to the plane of the equator.
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oblique projection
A method of projection in which a three-dimensional object, having one principal face parallel to the picture plane, is represented by projecting parallel lines at some angle other than 90 degrees. See also: Projection drawing
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oblique projection

Oblique gnomonic projection.
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