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| − | A [[Magnetic Compass]] consists of a magnetized needle mounted on a | + | A [[Magnetic Compass]] consists of a magnetized needle mounted on a piviot, usually sealed in a small liquid filled case. The needle indicates direction of local magnetic north, if the [[world]] has magnetic poles. Most habitable [[world]]s have magnetic fields to deflect solar radiation. May be influenced and give false readings in the vicinity of large masses of iron. Sophisticated models ([[Cr]]100) may be used for coarse surveying or navigation tasks. |
Compasses are usually tailored to the needs of a specific world since alignment of magnetic pole with geographical pole varies with each world. | Compasses are usually tailored to the needs of a specific world since alignment of magnetic pole with geographical pole varies with each world. | ||
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| − | | {{Ludography cite|name= Worlds and Adventures | + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Worlds and Adventures |page=TBD}} |
| {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page=56}} | | {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page=56}} | ||
| {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page=345}} | | {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page=345}} | ||