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The diagram shows how to determine North by sun and plumb line.

Determining North

The diagram shows how to determine North by sun and plumb line.

Finding the north star with the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia.

North Star

Finding the north star with the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia.

"Two stars in the Big Dipper opposite the handle indicate the direction toward the North Star, which, though not very bright, is the first very noticeable star in line." -Wiswell, 1913

Finding the North Star

"Two stars in the Big Dipper opposite the handle indicate the direction toward the North Star, which,…

The diagram shows how to determine North using a watch and the location of the sun.

Watch Compass

The diagram shows how to determine North using a watch and the location of the sun.