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A [brief] end to magnetic variation?
- Source :
- Yachting Monthly; Nov2024, Issue 308, p40-42, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses that navigating at the geographic North Pole presents unique challenges, as compasses point towards the shifting magnetic north pole rather than true north, requiring sailors to account for magnetic variation and deviation when using navigational charts.
- Subjects :
- OFFSHORE sailing
COMPASS (Orienteering & navigation)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00439983
- Issue :
- 308
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Yachting Monthly
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 180060774