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Ozicell  User ID: 4955346  Australia11/08/2011 04:41 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Willow Fox User ID: 4008910  United States11/08/2011 04:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Ozicell (OP) User ID: 4955346 Australia11/08/2011 04:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've just taken some pics which I may post later but more for records sake. The area, including the compass is surrounded by dust so this is another indicator for me that nothing has moved. That which is - has already been, And what is to be - has already been. Quote: King Solomon. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1445810  Canada11/08/2011 04:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 4949666 Australia11/08/2011 04:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok, I've been around here awhile and I believe that I am a pretty level headed kinda guy who takes most of what's posted on GLP with a grain of salt. Quoting: Ozicell There have been numerous 'Compass Setting Off' threads here and not once has my compass shown any variation. I have it sitting in a stable position in my room, the position is marked so as to prevent the possibility of movement error. I've checked for metallic and magnetic interference and found none! I have had this thing set up for months and this morning I find the it is off by about 1.5 degs. Can anyone who has a similar set up check theirs please. I live in Cairns QLD Australia. Again, I have checked everything but can't find any interference! Thanks Ozi I checked mine thismorning. It was off by an INCREDIBLE 360 degrees. WE ARE SO DOOOOMED! |
| Ozicell (OP) User ID: 4955346 Australia11/08/2011 04:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're referring to YU55, yes I have thought of that but before I jump to conclusions about it, I would prefer to hear if anyone else has shown a deviation - 1 compass will prove nothing except that I have overlooked something! That which is - has already been, And what is to be - has already been. Quote: King Solomon. |
| Willow Fox User ID: 4008910 United States11/08/2011 04:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're referring to YU55, yes I have thought of that but before I jump to conclusions about it, I would prefer to hear if anyone else has shown a deviation - 1 compass will prove nothing except that I have overlooked something! referring to this: "The source of the display was a turning of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). The IMF tipped south for a while, partially cancelling Earth's north-pointing magnetic field. Solar wind entered the breach and fueled the auroras." maybe? |
| Ozicell (OP) User ID: 4955346 Australia11/08/2011 04:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Cheers mate, this is what I want to hear. A closer observation to me saying the same thing would rule out any local event and tend to indicate that something has moved with my setup. That which is - has already been, And what is to be - has already been. Quote: King Solomon. |
| Ozicell (OP) User ID: 4955346 Australia11/08/2011 04:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're referring to YU55, yes I have thought of that but before I jump to conclusions about it, I would prefer to hear if anyone else has shown a deviation - 1 compass will prove nothing except that I have overlooked something! referring to this: "The source of the display was a turning of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). The IMF tipped south for a while, partially cancelling Earth's north-pointing magnetic field. Solar wind entered the breach and fueled the auroras." maybe? Thanks, that may be it. If so it should return to normal position sometime soon and that would explain it. That which is - has already been, And what is to be - has already been. Quote: King Solomon. |
| cdevidal User ID: 602184 United States11/08/2011 04:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok, I've been around here awhile and I believe that I am a pretty level headed kinda guy who takes most of what's posted on GLP with a grain of salt. Quoting: Ozicell There have been numerous 'Compass Setting Off' threads here and not once has my compass shown any variation. I have it sitting in a stable position in my room, the position is marked so as to prevent the possibility of movement error. I've checked for metallic and magnetic interference and found none! I have had this thing set up for months and this morning I find the it is off by about 1.5 degs. Can anyone who has a similar set up check theirs please. I live in Cairns QLD Australia. Again, I have checked everything but can't find any interference! Thanks Ozi I checked mine thismorning. It was off by an INCREDIBLE 360 degrees. WE ARE SO DOOOOMED!  :noblac:  Last Edited by SlowBro on 11/08/2011 04:58 PM |
| Willow Fox User ID: 4008910 United States11/08/2011 05:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're referring to YU55, yes I have thought of that but before I jump to conclusions about it, I would prefer to hear if anyone else has shown a deviation - 1 compass will prove nothing except that I have overlooked something! referring to this: "The source of the display was a turning of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). The IMF tipped south for a while, partially cancelling Earth's north-pointing magnetic field. Solar wind entered the breach and fueled the auroras." maybe? Thanks, that may be it. If so it should return to normal position sometime soon and that would explain it. yw. Check the real-time magnetosphere simulation as well. |
| Ozicell (OP) User ID: 4999818 Australia11/09/2011 02:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thanks I checked it out but it's beyond my understanding. Meanwhile, about 4 hours ago, the compass had deviated back by about .5 deg and now, just before sunset, it is a full 2 degs out! So it seems to be wobbling. That which is - has already been, And what is to be - has already been. Quote: King Solomon. |
