As compasses draw closer to the magnetic North and South Poles, they become less reliable. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

COMPASSES at Greenwich Observatory in London will soon be pointing true north for the first time in 360 years. Most people don’t realise that compasses are often slightly wrong because the ‘true north ...

From ancient civilizations to modern times, compasses have played an important role in helping people find their way. But with the advent of GPS and other advanced technologies, many people wonder if ...

Loaded with bells and whistles, the Silva Ranger 2.0 has everything you’ll need to orient in the wild. This budget compass has most of the features of high-end models, including night navigation ...

Magnetic compasses struggle aboard steel ships, but gyrocompasses solve the problem by exploiting Earth’s rotation itself. This video explains the physics of gyroscopes, precession, and modern fiber ...

The latest update to the World Magnetic Model includes new information on blackout zones, areas where compasses become unreliable due to the magnetic forces at play. Arctic travelers will have better ...

Even with an endless list of navigational apps and gadgets, it’s best to be prepared with an old school compass. After all, apps can crash, phone batteries die, and service can get lost in remote ...

Learn about the collection of medieval stone disks found in Ukraine and why researchers are speculating on their role as solar compasses for Vikings. During their prime, the Vikings mastered the seas ...