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Compass Bearing vs. Compass Direction

Compass Bearing – the horizontal direction of an object as measured by the

observer in degrees.

Compass Direction – the path given by a compass using the four cardinal

points including North, South, East & West.

Visit: http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/topomaps/bearing.htm for

more information.

What is Magnetic Declination?

• The Magnetic North Pole is slightly different from the True North Pole.

This watch points to the Magnetic North Pole.

• The angular difference between the Magnetic North Pole and the True

North Pole is called Magnetic Declination. The amount (degrees and

minutes) and direction (easterly and westerly) depends on where you

are in the world.

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