EXPLORER 900 SIGHTING COMPASS IN DEGREES AND MILS

Its features allow you to:- Orient the map- Follow a precise direction- Determine its position via three bearings for triangulation- Find an object in the field from a known azimuth

The rotating capsule is made up of a double graduation ring: 360 degrees for inner ring and 6,400 mils for outer ring.Graduation in mils, which is more precise, was commonly used for military exercises in the past.

The mirror sighting system allows you to take precise bearings in the field.The small lock at the cover opening allow you to tilt the mirror to an ideal position (45°) to take accurate sightings.To find out how to take a sighting, watch the explanatory video.

The EXPLORER 900 compass has 3 graduations:A 7-cm graduated rulerA 1:50,000 scaleA 1:25,000 scaleA 1:10,000 scaleA 2.5-inch graduated rulerIt will enable you to make measurements on your map and thus work on reading scales.

You will find a declination scale within the capsule.The magnetic declination is the difference in angle between magnetic north and the geographical north on your map.Find the value of this declination in your country on the internet.

When designing this compass, we chose a wide needle to enable a more accurate visual alignment between the needle and the grid lines on the map. Indeed, your needle never sights one graduation, it should just be perfectly aligned with the grid lines on the map.

The needle of this compass is universal. It can be used anywhere around the globe!

Rest assured: all Geonaute compasses are filled with viscous oil to ensure optimal performance.