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Why Does the Sunlight Always Come from the North in Shaded Relief Maps?
If you've got a sharp eye and a knack for details, you might have noticed the sun coming from an unrealistic angle in most shaded relief maps: the north. In this article we explain why.
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Design & UXScience & Space2021
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Sep 5, 2021 | Why Does the Sunlight Always Come from the North in Shaded Relief Maps? by slyall | 131 | 25 |
