a compass can be used anywhere.... the accuracy however may suffer in the magnetic polar regions. Then of course there is outer space where a compass would not work
So the people could find their direction around the places they want to go (their destination)
compass will NOT give you coordinates, a gps system would. compass gives you directions... west, east, south east... etc. So compass will help you to go places BUT it can not FIND places.
sextant, compass, globe, longitude, latitudeThe compass rose on a map.
They used a Hadley's Quadrant, which was used to measure the angular distance between two points. They also used a Mariner's compass, a pocket compass, and a set of planespheres and artificial horizons.
They used a Hadley's Quadrant, which was used to measure the angular distance between two points. They also used a Mariner's compass, a pocket compass, and a set of planespheres and artificial horizons.
Compass compass compass
basically in a compass is a needle which is magnetic. The magnetic field of Earth attracts the north pole of the magnet (which is the needle in the compass) to the north pole of Earth. Same thing goes for the south pole of Earth
A compass saw is used to make curved cuts
The compass is used to measure angles. The straightedge is used to draw a straight line. The two items together, are used to measure and draw angles and lines in geometric drawings.
compass
compass, and the astrolabe
a compass uses magnets to point north, whereas a compass rose is used on a map to direct north, south, east, and west. to my knowledge a compass rose is only used on a map.