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  • Magnetic Compass History

    A very early Chinese invention, the magnetic compass is a navigation device that displays the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field with a freely suspended magnetized object. The...

  • How to Make a Compass From a Leaf

    In the event you are ever lost in the woods it may be helpful to be able to figure out which way North and South point. There are some easy ways to make a basic directional compass from things...

  • How to Use a Lenstatic Compass

    A lenstatic compass is a device generally used by the military because it accurately tells the direction a person is going in and is great for directing artillery fire. The bearing reads degrees...

  • About Compasses

    Compasses are devices that are used to show direction, and they have been an important tool for many professions throughout history. They work with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate which...

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