There he found the spot where his compass dipped almost vertically — indicating the magnetic north pole, also known as the magnetic dip pole. The magnetic pole was last visited in person in 2007 ...

A stunning yacht built right here in Cornwall is being shown off in America. The pioneering new 35m expedition-style motor ...

Primarily, the compass was used for geomancy for a long time before it was used for navigation Ancient Chinese alchemists realized that the magnetite ore would point towards a magnetic north. Their ...

The needle will turn and then come to a complete stop. It will be facing magnetic north. You can check this by placing the compass next to the bowl. The needle is being affected by the Earth’s ...