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In 1597, Galileo invented a geometric and military compass, a multipurpose scientific instrument used for making calculations and geometric measurements.
This is not to be confused with the drafting or drawing compass that is used in plane geometry to draw arcs and circles. The latter was invented more or less concurrently with the invention of the vehicle wheel and the potter's wheel around 3500 BC in what is now Iraq.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe compass was used to draw circles (in statuary and in architectural design) as early as the 11th or 10th century BC (maybe earlier) by the Nuragic civilization of Sardinia. Hinged compasses appear though to have first appeared in the region of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern day Iraq) around 3500 BC, more or less concurrently with the invention of the vehicle wheel and the potter's wheel.
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∙ 12y agoGalileo invented the military compass, and the Chinese invented the navigational compass.
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Who invented the solar compass?
William Austin Burt invented the Solar Compass
Where was the compass invented?
It was invented it China
When was compass invented?
The first compass was invented around the year 1044. Modern liquid magnetic compasses stem from the mariners compass that was invented in Europe around 1190.
In what year was the magnetic compass invented?
the magnetic compass was invented between 221-206 B.C . i hope my answer was useful and enjoy learning about the compass
When and where was the compass invented?
The first compass was invented in China by a man who noticed a certain point always faced one direction. (I think)
Who invented the compass used in Geometry?
The first proportional compasses were invented in the mid sixteenth century. Galileo invented a geometric and military compass in Padua in 1597. With his compass it was possible to make all sorts of arithmetical and geometrical calculations, from calculating interest to square and cube roots to drawing polygons and surveying.
What for is compass geometrical instrument used?
It is used in the construction of shapes
What is the function of compasses?
Geometrical compass To draw a perfect circle, and another compass for determining directions
When did Galileo invent the military compass?
maybe somewhere around the time of the publication of "The Operations of the Geometrical and Military Compass" which was about 1606.
Why do kids need to know how to use a compass and straightedge?
To construct geometrical shapes
Why was a compass invented?
The compass was invented to show you the axis
What is the name of the person who invented the compass?
d0uchbag invented the compass
What is the name of the person who invented the magnetic compass?
d0uchbag invented the compass
Who was the name of the person who invented the compass?
Si Nan invented the compass.
How has the geometrical compass changed?
it has made our live easier, by giving us a good sense of direction
What is it called when you use a geometric figure the figure is created with you soon to all such as a ruler straight edge compass or?
A geometrical construction can be made with with a straight edge and a compass.
Who invented the solar compass?
William Austin Burt invented the Solar Compass
