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USE OF THE COMPASS 79do so at a time when the double star inthe middleof the Dipper's h<strong>and</strong>le (c in the figure) is eitherdirectly above or directly below the North Star,forthat is when the bearing is correct. At all otherhours Polaris bears somewhat east or west of truenorth.To find the true meridian: set up two poles tenor twelve feet apart <strong>and</strong> exactly In line with theNorth Star, at such time as mentioned above. Thefront pole should be illuminated by a lantern orc<strong>and</strong>le so that correct sight can be taken. Nextday the line of sight can be prolonged, <strong>and</strong> the <strong>com</strong>passvariation determined,

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