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Formulae

Equatorial Coordinate

X = -α

Y = sin(δ)

where (α, δ) = (Right ascension, Declination)

Horizontal Coordinate

X = az

Y = sin(alt)

where (az, alt) = (Azimuth, Altitude)

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Lambert cylindrical projection

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