The Unified Astronomy Thesaurus is an open, interoperable and community-supported thesaurus of astronomical and astrophysical concepts and their relationships.
Describe the concept
A definition I found is:
"A device for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetic needle that indicates magnetic north."
An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, by M. Heydari-Malayeri
Describe where the concept fits within the existing hierarchy
Astronomical instrumentation > Compass
Please include any additional comments/feedback
This issue was created to split up #355
This is a remaining concept from the original suggestions from Dr. Nielbock
Name the new concept Compass
Describe the concept A definition I found is: "A device for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetic needle that indicates magnetic north."
Describe where the concept fits within the existing hierarchy Astronomical instrumentation > Compass
Please include any additional comments/feedback This issue was created to split up #355 This is a remaining concept from the original suggestions from Dr. Nielbock