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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