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Magnetic variation (also known as magnetic declination) is often indicated on maps. But if the magnetic variation of a location is unknown, a declinometer can be used. Basically, this tool determines the angle between the celestial pole (roughly indicated by the North Star in the northern hemisphere) and the magnetic pole (indicated by a compass).
Most of Alabama lies along the declination zero line. So, there is no declination adjustment needed in Alabama.
It may not be important, but it IS a matter of wide interest, because it determines the length of daylight and darkness everywhere on Earth, as well as the onset of each change of seasons.
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Uniform magnetic field depends on the position of its surrounding. A non uniform magnetic field changes its position from one place to another.
To calculate the magnetic bearing, you would subtract the declination from the true bearing if the declination is east, or add the declination if the declination is west. In this case, since the declination is 8 degrees east, you would subtract the declination from the true bearing of 180 degrees. Magnetic bearing = True bearing - Declination Magnetic bearing = 180 degrees - 8 degrees Magnetic bearing = 172 degrees
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Assuming the subject is magnetic declination the difference between the north pole and the true north pole this difference, is the magnetic declination, there is not information on what purpose it serves.
Your magnetic compass does not actually point north, it merely aligns itself with the lines of magnetic force at your location. These do not necessarily point to the North - they may differ by some tens of degrees. This difference is the Magnetic Declination. On hikers maps, you'll find that the true north of the map is shown as well as the magnetic declination at that region. The declination itself changes slowly, too slow for you to bother with its changing.
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The magnetic declination in Jasper, Alberta, Canada is approximately 18 degrees east. This means that magnetic north is 18 degrees east of true north in this location.
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The magnetic declination of Spokane Valley is approximately 16 degrees east. This means that magnetic north is about 16 degrees east of true north in that location.
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