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What did navigators rely on to find their way before compasses were invented?
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∙ 13y ago
Sighting the sun or stars, but that only gave latitude. To get longitude required an ultra precise chronometer.
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What did navigators rely on to find there way before compasses were invented?
There brains
What European invention helped tell explorers in what directions they were traveling?
they used astrolabes, which is a tool that help you use the sun and stars find your location, and they used magnetic compasses.
Why was the Flashlight Invented?
To find a better alternative for lanterns
What would happen if the compass was never invented?
If compass was not invented we would get lost and cant find ourselves. That's way in TV you see people using compass in the desert.
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What did navigators rely on to find there way before compasses were invented?
There brains
What did the people use before compasses were invented?
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Who is the person in a expedition whose job is to find the way?
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How the navigators and sailor use magnetic compass in preparing route maps?
how the navigators and sailors use compass to find direction
How navigators and sailors use magnetic compass in preparing route maps?
how the navigators and sailors use compass to find direction
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You can with a pair of compasses!
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Where can one find more information about brass compasses?
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What devise helped navigators find magnetic north?
The Compass
What did the early pacific navigators use to find there way?
nothing
Why are compasses important to Scouts?
A compass can be used to find your way.
What helps compasses find our way?
Earth's magnetic fields.
