Advertisement
Advertisement
magnetic declination
noun
- the angle that a compass needle makes with the direction of the geographical north pole at any given point on the earth's surface Also calleddeclinationmagnetic variation
magnetic declination
- The horizontal angle between the true geographic North Pole and the magnetic north pole, as figured from a specific point on the Earth.
- Compare magnetic inclination
Discover More
Example Sentences
Webb at once proceeded to take full magnetic declination, time and azimuth observations, Laseron recording for him.
In 1851 Lament, a Scotchman at Munich, found a decennial period in the daily range of magnetic declination.
This magnetic declination sorely perplexed Gilbert, as it did not fit in with his theory.
Shortly after the voyage of Columbus it was thought that the longitude of a place could be found from its magnetic declination.
A time-shot was successful, and observations were also taken for magnetic declination.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[fur-kin ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse