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Appendix
B /
Using
a Compass
125
To find the magnetic
azimuth with the standard compass, rotate the compass so the
needle lines up on the O*(north) mark. The compass is now aligned with magnetic north
and the azimuth degrees are the same as the degree markings
on the dial.
60* AZIMUTH
120*AZIMUTH
To find the magnetic azimuth with a lensatie compass, first align the reference mark with
the sight. Then look at the degree markings through the lens. The degree marking that
falls under the reference mark is the magnetic azimuth ofwhat is seen through the sight.
MAGNETIC
AZIMUTH ,IS*
SIGHT
REFERENCE
MARK
LENS
MAGNETIC
AZIMUTH 45"
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