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What limitations did the astrolabe have that the magnetic compass did not?
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Which invention is more important the astrolabe or the magnetic compass why?
In my opinion I think the magnetic compass is more important because It made worldwide travel easier and encouraged more exploration.
Why did the europeans make astrolabe and magnetic compass?
it allowed european nations to undertake transoceanic voyages without fear of getting lost
What of these inventions greatly contributed to the expansion of sea exploration in the 1400s?
The astrolabe and the compass.
How did the invention of the compass and the astrolabe contribute to European expansion?
it help them sail in the right direction
What two inventions made long distance sea exploration possible in the 1400s?
The compass and the astrolabe.
What is more important to a ship a caravel astrolabe or magnetic compass?
Both the caravel astrolabe and the magnetic compass are important navigation tools for a ship, but the magnetic compass is generally considered more crucial. The compass provides a reliable and constant indication of the ship's direction, allowing for accurate navigation even when visibility is limited. The caravel astrolabe, on the other hand, is used to measure the altitude of celestial objects to determine latitude, and while it is helpful for navigation, it is not as essential as the magnetic compass.
What was franciscos Pizarros technolagy?
he used an astrolabe and most importantly a magnetic compass
What were the two navigational instruments in Prince Henry school?
compass, and the astrolabe
Which invention is more important the astrolabe or the magnetic compass why?
In my opinion I think the magnetic compass is more important because It made worldwide travel easier and encouraged more exploration.
What two devices did Prince Henry the navigator use while sailing?
the astrolabe and magnetic compass
Name two tools that improved sailing and explain why they were important?
the magnetic compass and the astrolabe because it lead them to were they wanted to go
What order did aircraft navigational compass cartography and astrolabe come in?
Cartography navigational compass astrolabe aircraft
Why did the europeans make astrolabe and magnetic compass?
it allowed european nations to undertake transoceanic voyages without fear of getting lost
What two inventions allowed Europeans to explore?
I believe they were the astrolabe (forerunner of the sextant) and the magnetic compass, but other inventions might also be argued.
Is the astrolabe still used today?
yes they do because a astrolobe is a compass so yes the people today use a astrolabe / compass
Is an astrolabe a compass?
Its completely different from a compass because compass tell you North, East, West, South etc. A astrolabe helps you also do math and tells you what direction to go in
Is a sextant a type of telescope or is it a compass la teen or astrolabe?
A sextant would be a type of astrolabe. It has a sighting mechanism that is a small telescope. It does not have a compass in it.
