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Compasses are a navigational instrument utilising a magnetized needle giving a frame of reference based on North, South, East and West, as well as their intermediate directions such as SE, NW etc. This is based on Magnetic North, and not True or Grid North.
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How can you navigate without a compass or GPS
Basic celestial navigation:
In the northern hemisphere, the star Polaris indicates north.
In the southern hemisphere, you can use the Southern Cross, see Finding the south celestial pole.
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How can you navigate / determine your location in thick fog?
Pacing and timing can be used to aid navigation in poor visibility. Both methods improve as you gain experience by practicing pacing and timing over different terrains.
Pacing by counting steps (bea …
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