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Contact SupplierA very comprehensive and advanced magnetic compass comprising:Â
• Transparent base surface that supports the compass card and has markings and scales.Â
• Baseline marked on the base plate that is placed on top of a topographic map; it shows the direction of the place toward which the person wishes to travel.Â
• Graduated Scale used to judge the distance to be travelled, in conjunction with the map's scale.Â
• Sighting Line running parallel to the baselines; it is used to indicate the direction of travel. • Sight Device used to select a landmark in the direction a person chooses to walk. • Graduated Compass card indicate the angle in degrees, marked with the four cardinal points and Meridian lines to match meridian line on a map can be used to determine the direction of travel in degrees. • Cover that contains the mirror and protects the compass card when it is folded over the base plate.Â
• Sighting Mirror that reflects the image of the compass card and confirms the direction of travel.Â