Alternatively, the map center may be locked to the position of the sun or moon so that the shadow remains fixed, while the map moves.įor example, by centering on the subsolar point, the map will move throughout the day so as to keep the sun in the center of the screen, as in this Azimuthal projection.Įarthdesk automatically conforms its maps to the aspect ratio of your screen, for a perfect fit with adjustable zoom control. Maps can be centered on a city, so that the map remains stationary while the sun and moon move. The Atlas maintains comprehensive rules for Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time), giving EarthDesk a level of accuracy unmatched by other applications.ĮarthDesk gives you numerous options for configuring the map images placed on your desktop. Map centering options include:Natural origin (0N, 0E).User-defined city.Subsolar point.Subsolar antipode.Sublunar point.Sublunar antipode.ĮarthDesk uses the same Atlas database technology as Time Palette, providing the application with detailed geographical and time zone information for 10,000 cities throughout the world. Zoom from 50% to 400%.City lights appear at night.Atlas contains 10,000 cities.EarthDesk gives you numerous options for configuring the map images placed on your desktop. Eleven different projections.Political and satellite maps.
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