Antipode (mathematics)

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Antipodes of a circle

In mathematics, antipodes are two points on a sphere that are diametrically opposite each other.

In geometry and in geosciences , the opposite pole is a point that is opposite a defined pole or the point of an event. In cartographic projections (e.g. stereographic projection ) it is the point on the globe that is opposite the main point (tangent point) on a map.

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Antipodes . In: Guido Walz (Ed.): Lexicon of Mathematics . 1st edition. Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Mannheim / Heidelberg 2000, ISBN 978-3-8274-0439-8 .