The Magnetic Compass is an analog directional instrument with a stainless steel and plastic body that uses a magnetised needle to align with Earth’s magnetic field and indicate cardinal directions. The compass magnetic field interaction means the needle always settles pointing toward magnetic north regardless of how the body is oriented, giving the user a reliable directional reference without any battery, app, or signal. The analog directional markings show N, S, E, and W clearly for basic magnetic compass navigation use.
One practical limitation: the compass is sensitive to nearby metallic objects and strong electromagnetic fields. Placing it near an iron surface, speakers, or a running motor will deflect the needle and give an inaccurate reading. Keep the instrument at least 30cm away from metal objects for accurate directional results. The non-obvious detail about magnetic compasses is that they point to magnetic north, not true geographic north. The difference between these two — called magnetic declination — varies by location and is relevant for precise geographic navigation but negligible for educational and classroom use.
The magnetic compass for students is widely used across India in Class 6 to 10 geography and physics practicals covering Earth’s magnetic field, poles, and directional sensing. The STEM education applications extend to robotics orientation experiments and outdoor exploration activities.
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Features:
- 75mm diameter face gives wide clear view of all directional markings
- Aluminum and mirror body construction balances durability with low weight
- 30 gram lightweight design suits extended handheld and outdoor field use
- Mirror body enables simultaneous dial reading and distant landmark sighting
- No batteries or electronics needed for continuous accurate directional function
Technical Specifications:
Applications:
- Magnetic Compass used in school geography class for direction finding
- STEM education lab demonstrates compass magnetic field and Earth poles concept
- Outdoor hiking uses magnetic compass navigation for trail and bearing orientation
- Class 8 science uses magnetic compass for students to show magnetic north
- Robotics orientation experiment uses compass as analog field direction reference
Package Includes:
- 1 × Magnetic Compass
Karthik Iyer –
Loved it completely
Nandan Bhatt –
Analog directional markings for clear North, South, East, and West readings are very easy for students to understand
Navin Kulshrestha –
Fully satisfied purchase
Arvind Thakur –
Received this compass with safe packaging and fast shipping, online payment easy process worked smoothly and support responsive team answered all questions properly.
Shreyas Pillai –
Reliable Magnetic Compass for basic direction finding and navigation works accurately during outdoor learning activities
Manav Choudhary –
Reliable navigation compass
Preeti Soni –
Bought from a trusted educational store in Rajasthan for school project use, compass accuracy feels reliable and build quality is durable for long-term use.
Devashish Roy –
Lightweight and portable design suitable for students and field use with durable stainless steel and plastic body construction