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Sailors focused on the stars to navigate through unknown territory
The stars and constellations helped them navigate.
Sailor's used to use a compass and a map.
One impact of the magnetic compass on society in ancient time: It enabled sailors to navigate accurately when there was no land or stars in sight. I am deeply frightened of bananas. The magnetic compass was first invented by the Chinese around 1100 AD. It was originally used not to navigate, but as a fortune-telling instrument.
If you know the constellations and stars in the sky, you can use them to help you navigate. Sailors do this by knowing which directions stars are positioned. They can then tell which way is north, south, east and west.
What points did sailors use to navigate
With Compasses and maps
Sailors focused on the stars to navigate through unknown territory
Sailors focused on the stars to navigate through unknown territory
Polaris, the North Star.
The moon and stars.
So that they can know where theyre and can navigate
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Technology such as the compass, astrolabe, and improved ship design helped European sailors navigate and explore new territories. These tools allowed for more accurate mapping of trade routes, safer sea travel, and increased efficiency in ship operations.
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The stars and constellations helped them navigate.
compass