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They wanted the point of the pyramids to point to or align with true north. This is called astronomic alignment.

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they saw the north star so the will go to heaven

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They'd gaze at a star the whole night and they'd mark on the walls where the star had begun, to where it has ended when the night is over.

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What if true north and magnetic north meet?

nothing special except with a compass you could find your way to the true north pole


Do I add or subtract the declination constant for Dallas Texas to find true north?

You don't need to worry about declination to find true north; just observe the north star, and that's it. Perhaps you're starting with a magnetic compass and want to find true north? The correction factor is "magnetic variation", or "magvar", and this is printed on your charts.


Where can you find the information on angular relationships of true North grid North and magnetic north?

The declination diagram


Where can you find information of the angular relationships of true north grid north and magnetic north?

The declination diagram


Where can you find information on the angular relationships of true north grid north and magnetic north?

The declination diagram


Where do you find information on the angular relationships of true north grid north and magnetic north?

The declination diagram


True or false ancitent egyptians developed and used a number system?

The ancient Egyptians used the decimal number system.


A way to find the variation from true north?

To find the variation from true north, you can use a magnetic compass to determine the magnetic north and then calculate the angle between the magnetic north and the true north. This angle is known as the magnetic declination or variation. Many maps and GPS devices provide information about the current magnetic declination in a specific location.


Is it true the egyptians asked to be enslaved in genesis?

no


Is it true that many Egyptians like perfume?

no


Why would ancient egyptians find it easier to travel north and south instead of west and east?

The Nile River Runs from north to south, so they could ride the river on a boat.


How do you determine true north without a compass at night?

One method to determine true north without a compass at night is by using the stars. You can locate the North Star (Polaris) which is positioned close to true north. Draw an imaginary line from the North Star to the ground to find where true north lies.