A navigational compass shows the way to North.
A mathematical compass (actually used in the plural: compasses) allows you to draw circles accurately.
Cartography navigational compass astrolabe aircraft
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.
A navigational tool with a needle is a compass because it helps you to navigate which is cosidered as a tool. A compass has a needle inside to point which way is north. There is your answer :)
compass, and the astrolabe
a compass and assrolabe
A compass fits this definition.
compass; sextant; clock
Knowing the magnetic declination is important when using a compass because it helps you correct for the difference between magnetic north (the direction the needle points) and true north (the direction of the North Pole). Failing to account for this difference can lead to navigational errors when trying to follow a specific heading on a map.
The compass, cartography, photography then the internet in that order.
maps , compass and charts
He used celestial objects and compass.
I think you're thinking of a compass.