I believe you are referring to the needle, which is the magnetized bit that points towards the Magnetic North Pole.
Someone who uses a compass is typically called an orienteer or navigator.
I think you're thinking of a compass.
if your facing north, the compass needle will point to the N on you compass, along with south (S), west (W) and east (E). also, northeast(NE), southeast(SE), northwest (NW), southwest(SW).AnswerA compass points to the location called Magnetic North.
If you mean the difference between a compass and a compass rose: The compass is the complete instrument. The compass rose is the degree wheel printed under the needle.
The red arrow on a compass is the magnetic north indicator, pointing to the Earth's magnetic north pole. The black arrow is the direction of travel arrow, used to align with your desired direction of travel.
its called that because it is a compass that is golden
The thing that helps the needle move freely in a compass is called a pivot or bearing. It is usually a low-friction point that allows the needle to align with the Earth's magnetic field and point north.
The compass helped people in the Middle Ages improve their navigational abilities. This was a time of exploration, and the compass helped navigators as they explored on land and sea.
The bridge.
A protractor
It is called a drawing compass. (And it's very handy as long as your hand doesn't slip as you turn it!)
The box that surrounds a compass is called a compass housing or compass casing. It helps protect the compass needle and dial from damage and external interference.
The movable bar in a compass is called the compass needle. It is typically a thin magnetized bar that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate direction.
Someone who uses a compass is typically called an orienteer or navigator.
A scroll button or mouse wheel.
his compass.
The Golden Compass.