{"product_id":"explorer-900-sighting-compass-in-degrees-and-mils","title":"EXPLORER 900 SIGHTING COMPASS IN DEGREES AND MILS","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have designed this complete and robust compass for precise orienteering in nature during your hikes, treks and expeditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe most complete compass!\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts features allow you to:\n- Orient the map\n- Follow a precise direction\n- Determine its position via three bearings for triangulation\n- Find an object in the field from a known azimuth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e360-degree and 6,400 mil graduations.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rotating capsule is made up of a double graduation ring: 360 degrees for inner ring and 6,400 mils for outer ring.\nGraduation in mils, which is more precise, was commonly used for military exercises in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMirror sight for even more precision\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mirror sighting system allows you to take precise bearings in the field.\nThe small lock at the cover opening allow you to tilt the mirror to an ideal position (45°) to take accurate sightings.\nTo find out how to take a sighting, watch the explanatory video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e3 graduated scales: 1:50000, 1:25000 and 1:10000\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EXPLORER 900 compass has 3 graduations:\nA 7-cm graduated ruler\nA 1:50,000 scale\nA 1:25,000 scale\nA 1:10,000 scale\nA 2.5-inch graduated ruler\n\nIt will enable you to make measurements on your map and thus work on reading scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDeclination scale\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will find a declination scale within the capsule.\nThe magnetic declination is the difference in angle between magnetic north and the geographical north on your map.\nFind the value of this declination in your country on the internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA more precise and intuitive wide needle\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen designing this compass, we chose a wide needle to enable a more accurate visual alignment between the needle and the grid lines on the map. Indeed, your needle never sights one graduation, it should just be perfectly aligned with the grid lines on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUniversal balancing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe needle of this compass is universal. It can be used anywhere around the globe!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOil bath - yes or no?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest assured: all Geonaute compasses are filled with viscous oil to ensure optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGo on an adventure with our precise and robust compass for orienteering in nature. Take precise bearings with the capsule graduated in degrees and mils, and enjoy the robust protection cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65194\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003ePrecision\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eUniversal needle. 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