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WHAT does it mean if my COMPASS doesn't point NORTH when I KNOW I'M FACING NORTH!? !? Is the EARTH aligned CORRECTLY? !

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Asked By: CARTWRIGHTlovesCELINEDION 22-25, M  8 months ago

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    MikeWinther - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by MikeWinther Sep 3rd, 2012 at 10:08PM

    South of the equator huh

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4 Answers to "WHAT does it mean if my COMPASS doesn't point NORTH when I KNOW I'M FACING NORTH!? !? Is the EARTH aligned CORRECTLY? !"

  1. GTR1400 - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by GTR1400 Sep 3rd, 2012 at 10:18PM

    Did you correct for declination in the area you are using your compass? Not only is magnetic north not the north axis of rotation, but curvature of the magnetic field also affects declination.

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  2. MichaelJad - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by MichaelJad Sep 3rd, 2012 at 10:18PM

    Is the arrow floating freely to allow it to spin to the correct position?

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  3. DynamicMaster - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by DynamicMaster Sep 3rd, 2012 at 10:16PM

    A compass will point to magnetic north, not true north.

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