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Compass

technology Maturity 7-9 Vital Level 3

A compass helps us find our way.

walkers compass arp.jpg
walkers compass arp.jpg
It has a tiny needle. This needle points to the north. It helps you not get lost. It is a great tool.
Model Si Nan of Han Dynasty.jpg
Model Si Nan of Han Dynasty.jpg
Can you find north?

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2016 Busola.JPG
File:Model Si Nan of Han Dynasty.jpg
Model Si Nan of Han Dynasty.jpg
File:walkers compass arp.jpg
walkers compass arp.jpg
File:Cammenga-lensatic-compass-model-27.jpg
Cammenga-lensatic-compass-model-27.jpg
File:CompassWick.jpg
CompassWick.jpg
File:מצפן.jpg
מצפן.jpg
File:Northerly and southerly turning errors.png
Northerly and southerly turning errors.png
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Compasses orienteering.jpg
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Brunton.JPG
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Boussole fantassin russe.jpg
File:MuseeMarine-compas-p1000468.jpg
MuseeMarine-compas-p1000468.jpg
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CompassUseMapMarked.jpg

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.3 | Vital Level 3