Azimuth compass
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azimuth-compass-238-17705569
title:
Azimuth compass
text:
An azimuth compass is a nautical instrument used to measure the magnetic azimuth, the angle of the arc on the horizon between the direction of the Sun or some other celestial object and the magnetic north. This can be compared to the true azimuth obtained by astronomical observation to determine the magnetic declination, the amount by which the reading of a ship's compass must be adjusted to obtain an accurate reading. Azimuth compasses were important in the period before development of the reli
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Nautical instrument
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azimuth_compass
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2023-10-08T00:45:08Z
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