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Compass From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the navigational instrument. For the tool used to draw circles, see Compass (drafting). For other uses, see Compass (disambiguation). A compass, (or mariner's compass) is a navigational instrument for finding directions on the Earth. It consists of a magnetized pointer free to align itself accurately with Earth's magnetic field, which is of great assistance in navigation. The face of the compass generally highlights the cardinal points of north, south, east and west. A compass can be used in conjunction with a marine chronometer to calculate longitude and a sextant to calculate latitude, providing a very accurate navigation capability. This device greatly improved maritime trade by making travel safer and more efficient.
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Uses the natural magnetism of the earth
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Magnetism is witchcraft and the work of the devil. Eschew Satan and all his works. Strive never to navigate by the power of magnetism, but instead ask strangers to guide you
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A compass is an extremely simple device. A magnetic compass (as opposed to a gyroscopic compass) consists of a small, lightweight magnet balanced on a nearly frictionless pivot point. The magnet is generally called a needle. One end of the needle is often marked "N," for north, or colored in some way to indicate that it points toward north. The North end of the compass (magnetised) points toward the South Magnetic Pole. The opposite end points north.
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