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Also known as navigational compasses, navigational compass

thumb|upright=1.5|alt=compass with a slit at cover and looking hole|A modern military compass, with included Sight (device)|sight device for aligningA compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It typically consists of a magnetized needle or another element, such as a compass card or compass rose, that pivots to align itself with magnetic north. Other methods may be used, including gyroscopes, magnetometers, and GPS receivers.

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A compass is a device that shows cardinal directions and helps people navigate and understand where they are geographically. It typically works by using a magnetized needle that points toward magnetic north, though modern compasses may also use gyroscopes, magnetometers, or GPS receivers to determine direction.

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