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What project did Peirce develop that involved a new method for projection of a sphere onto a square?

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Charles Sanders Peirce developed the Peirce quincuncial projection, which is a method for projecting the surface of a sphere onto a square. This projection is notable for its ability to represent the globe in a way that minimizes distortion, maintaining the relative proportions of areas and shapes more effectively than many other map projections. The Peirce quincuncial projection is particularly useful for displaying hemispheres and is characterized by its unique arrangement, where the poles are placed at the center and corners of the square.

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