Hello to all cartographers!

I'd like to introduce a conworld I've been working on for over a month; however, the map that follows represents only a minuscule portion of the work I've done. I've attended to various features of this world using rigorous mathematical calculations, factoring in plate tectonics, interior composition, atmospheric composition, insolation, meteorology, and descriptions of the neighbouring planets (for added realism). If you are interested in my work and want to see the full project, visit: www.compellingconworlds.com.

First of all, a brief description of Almagest's basic properties:

Mass: 1.0427 Earth masses
Radius: 6,606 km
Density: 5.179 g/cc
Gravity: 0.972 g's
Percent Silicate: 84%
Percent Iron (core):16%
Iron core radius: 2,787 km
Rotation Period: 26.1774 Earth hours
Axial Tilt: 21.65 degrees

Here's Almagest:

Almagest Low Rez.jpg

The colouring scheme I've used represents altitudes, which should be self-explanatory; I've avoided undersea bathymetry because of its time-consuming nature and its lack of prime importance.

I thought I'd specify that the north and south poles seem distorted, for this is the equirectangular projection. This is what the planet looks like from space:

Planet.jpg


Please criticize this conworld mercilessly, for I sincerely need the constructive criticism to improve my craftsmanship.

Thank you.

Peter