[amsat-bb] True bearings vs. magnetic

[Jim Jerzycke]

Yes, you want "Map North" and not "Magnetic North".



The USGS lists magnetic deviation needed to correct your compass readings. In Southern California I had to make a 12.5* correction. Here in Northern Colorado it's only 8.5*.

 

 

Jim Jerzycke
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rick <scruzan1 at gmail.com>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Sun, Jun 3, 2018 3:09 am
Subject: [amsat-bb] True bearings vs. magnetic

I recently saw a question about this, but missed the answer. Being a newbieto sats also, I was wondering about that too. I assume it’s true bearings,because if it were magnetic, that would entail everyone to calculate thedeclination from there locale. So is it true?Thanks!RickKE6LL_______________________________________________Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum availableto all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressedare solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb