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The compass was first used by Chinese and Mediterranean sailors in about the 1000's or so. The exact date when the compass was first invented is not known precisely. These first compasses were usually pieces of magnetic iron floated upon pieces of cork or straw in a bowl of water. With heavy iron and steel ships became precedent during the 1800's the use of lead compasses became pretty much obsolete, for this reason the gyrocompass was invented.
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∙ 9y agoThe first compasses were not designed for navigation. The primitive compasses that appeared in China around the 4th century BC, were used by people to help them harmonize their environments and lives with Feng shun.
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∙ 9y agoIt is unknown who the actual inventor of the compass was. It was invented between the 2nd century BC and the 1st century AC in China.
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What was the name of the inventor of the compass?
Feng Shui was the inventor of the compass.I do not agree to that.Feng Shui was the name of the thing they used the compass for, not the person who invented the compass!
Who was the inventor of the math compass?
archemides
Who invented the gyro compass and Gyroscope?
Elmer Ambrose Sperry was the inventor of the gyro compass and gyroscope.
Why is it unclear who invented the compass?
because the compass was modified by many cultures that we can't name one inventor
Which Chinese inventor invented the compass?
No one knows. All we know is that the Chinese and Europeans helped to make the Chinese compass.
Who was the inventor of the compass?
As for the specific person, I'm not entirely sure. I do know though that the first group of people to invent the compass were the Ancient Chinese.
Who first used the compass rose?
romnick jaquihaca the inventor of magnetic compass!!
What is the name of the Chinese inventor who made the compass?
It isn't really known who actually invented the compass, but we do know that it was around 215 B.C.E. (also can be written as 215 BC)
When did Albert Einstein's father show him a compass?
This is a common misconception. Back in those days compass was a colloqeulism for raging hard-on. So dear alberts father popped a nut out and then it hit him. I should be an inventor
Who invented the compass on a keychain?
The compass on a key-chain idea was invented many years ago. This invention is still used today by many people. Honestly, there is no "for sure" inventor of this, people just started doing it and this idea became more known.
In which year was compass invented and who was the inventor?
No one is sure exactly when and who the compass was invented by. It was supposedly made in the 3rd century BCE though, and was made for the use of Feng Shui practitioners to "align" the forces of the earth to help them maintain balance in their lives, but later became an important navigational tool.
What are some artifacts of Henry Hudson?
He is known as an explorer not an inventor.
