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Magnetic Compass

This Chinese sundial from c. 500 BC includes a built-in compass

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10800114
Media ID
47601994
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3050px x 3711px (1.6MB)
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©Photo Researchers / Mary Evans Picture Library
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Compass Horology Magnetic Navigational Orientation Sundial Timekeeping


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