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There is no exactly mentioned reord of when was the first compass ever used. According to historical records, compass is believed to be used at the time of Qin Dynasty(221-206 B.C). The earliest compasses were made of lodestones. This mineral is made of iron oxide which orients itself to a north and south axis.In 1117 Zhu Yu's book Pingzhou Table Talks came out. It was the first time in the history of the compass that the device was mentioned as a tool for navigation.
Later in the 8th Century A.D, magnetic needles replaced the loadstones. From the 8th century to 1050's, compass were actively used in ships. Records also prove that Zheng He of Yunnan (1371-1435) used the device during his voyages. Based on the history of the compass, these voyages took place between 1405 to 1433.
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Who invented the solar compass?
William Austin Burt invented the Solar Compass
Where was the compass invented?
It was invented it China
When was compass invented?
The first compass was invented around the year 1044. Modern liquid magnetic compasses stem from the mariners compass that was invented in Europe around 1190.
In what year was the magnetic compass invented?
the magnetic compass was invented between 221-206 B.C . i hope my answer was useful and enjoy learning about the compass
When and where was the compass invented?
The first compass was invented in China by a man who noticed a certain point always faced one direction. (I think)
