BarryJ wrote:Does it matter? I thought compasses were weighted for use in either the Northern or Southern hemispheres and therefore a compass for use in either South America or Australia would be the same.
rcaffin wrote:I used the Silva I bought in Australia when we were in France. Worked just fine - until I lost it.
So i bought a cheap oil-filled compass in France - and use it most weekends here with no problems.
Yeah, theory says ... but practical experience says it doesn't matter. (As outlined in the FAQ someone referenced.)
Cheers
jasaj54 wrote:Did you know...
Compass needles are weighted for different regions to counteract the downward magnetic deflection exerted on the needle, which may cause the needle to stick in the compass housing. Australia and New Zealand are in the Magnetic South hemisphere region, so the correct compasses for use here have the MS suffix. So, if you are travelling to another magnetic region, your Aussie-bought compass may not work!
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