Who invented magnetic north and south pole?

Answer 1

The idea that the Earth itself acts as a giant magnet was first proposed in 1600 by the English physician and natural philosopher, William Gilbert. He was also the first to define the North Magnetic Pole as the point where the Earth's magnetic field points vertically downwards. This is the definition used nowadays, though it would be several hundred years before the nature of the Earth's magnetic field was understood properly.

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Answer 2

Up until 1988, it was commonly believed that Robert Peary discovered the North Pole in April of 1909. However, research conducted by The National Geographic Society showed that Peary's claim was never proven. There are also claims that Robert Cook discovered the North Pole a year earlier in 1908, but no definitive proof of this exists, either.

There is an interesting article about Cook and Peary in the Smithsonian Magazine. You can find it at the related link below.

If you set aside Cooks and Pearys claims to have reached the Pole, you have to come forward 60 years to 1969 before you have the first confirmed conquest of the North Pole by foot, this was achieved by Wally Herbert and his team of Allan Gill, Roy Koerner and Kenneth Hedges. Yes others had reached the Pole before them, but that was by airplane, submarine and snowmobile.

Answer 3

The idea that the Earth itself was a giant magnet was first proposed in 1600 by the English physician and natural philosopher William Gilbert. He was also the first to define the North Magnetic Pole as the point where the Earth's magnetic field points vertically downwards.

The first expedition to reach the North Magnetic Pole was led by James Clark Ross, who found it at Cape Adelaide on the Boothia Peninsula on June 1, 1831

Answer 4

The concept of magnetic north and south poles was first introduced by Sir William Gilbert, an English scientist, in the late 16th century. He conducted experiments with magnets and lodestones, leading to the understanding of Earth's magnetic field and the existence of magnetic poles.

Answer 5

There is no definite time of discovery, as the north star is visible to the naked eye. Anyone in the northern hemisphere can see it on a clear night.

Answer 6

The Phoenicians discovered the north star

Answer 7

About 5,000 years ago the faint star Thuban in the constellation Draco was the North Star

Answer 8

The north magnetic pole, first located (1831) by British explorer Sir James C. Ross, is now about 78°N and 104°W in the Queen Elizabeth Islands of northern Canada.

Answer 9

Another name for the North Star is Polaris