a Chinese person
the first compass was made in China around the Qing Dynasty's rule.
The first compass was invented in China during the Han Dynasty around the 2nd century BC. It was used for divination before being adopted for navigation.
Zheng He
I don't believe the actual name of the person is known considering how old the compass actually is. The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 B.C.)
The first European compass was created by the Englishman William Bourne in the 16th century. Bourne's compass was an improvement on existing designs and helped with maritime navigation.
I don't believe the actual name of the person is known considering how old the compass actually is. The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 B.C.)
atrolabe came first, the astrolabe was invented before the sextant, and the sextant was the model that made the compass
The first compasses were made out of lodestone, a naturally occurring magnetic rock. The lodestone was typically floated on a piece of wood or straw in water to allow it to align with the Earth's magnetic field, indicating the cardinal directions.
The magnetic compass is an old Chinese invention, first made in China. but the first was made in the Qin dynasty in 221-206 BC
the compass came first
The first Jeep Compass vehicle was made in the 2007 model year. This means it was released late in 2006 to Jeep customers. It can still be found today.
The compass was traditionally made with a magnetized needle floating in a liquid-filled housing to orient itself toward the Earth's magnetic field. Modern compasses can also incorporate electronic components to provide more precise readings.