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2. Points of the compass - Wikipedia

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   32-point compass rose. The points of the compass are a set of horizontal, radially arrayed compass directions (or azimuths) used in navigation and cartography.A compass rose is primarily composed of four cardinal directions—north, east, south, and west—each separated by 90 degrees, and secondarily divided by four ordinal (intercardinal) directions—northeast, southeast, southwest, and ...

3. Cardinal direction - Wikipedia

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   Direction determination refers to the ways in which a cardinal direction or compass point can be determined in navigation and wayfinding.The most direct method is using a compass (magnetic compass or gyrocompass), but indirect methods exist, based on the Sun path (unaided or by using a watch or sundial), the stars, and satellite navigation.

4. Compass rose - Wikipedia

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   An 8-point compass rose was the logo of Varig, the largest airline in Brazil for many decades until its bankruptcy in 2006. An 8-point compass rose is a prominent feature in the logo of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball club. Hong Kong Correctional Services's crest uses a four-pointed compass rose.

5. Template:Compass direction - Wikipedia

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   A navigational box that can be placed at the bottom of articles. Template parameters [Edit template data] Parameter Description Type Status State state The initial visibility of the navbox Suggested values collapsed expanded autocollapse String suggested Template transclusions Transclusion maintenance Check completeness of transclusions The above documentation is transcluded from Template ...

6. File:32-point compass (traditional winds).svg - Wikipedia

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7. Classical compass winds - Wikipedia

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   In the Hebrew Bible, there is frequent reference to four cardinal directions. [5] The names of the directions seem to be associated with physical landmarks for the ancient Israelites living in the region of Judea, e.g. East is referred to as kedem, which may derive from "edom" ("red"), and may be a reference to the color of the rising dawn, or the red sandstone cliffs of the Land of Edom to ...

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9. Compass (drawing tool) - Wikipedia

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   Scribe-compasses [3] is an instrument used by carpenters and other tradesmen. Some compasses can be used to draw circles, bisect angles and, in this case, to trace a line. It is the compass in the most simple form. Both branches are crimped metal. One branch has a pencil sleeve while the other branch is crimped with a fine point protruding from ...