A professional mirror compass for precise directional measurements.
SUUNTO MC-RANGE
Accurate and Reliable Mirror Compasses
The MC range of mirror compasses provides an invaluable tool for those
who place a particular premium on accurate and reliable directional measurements;
for example surveyors, miners, architects, rescue patrols, hikers, boaters
and the military. The declination adjustment system, standard throughout
the range, is especially useful when working in areas of large magnetic
variation, while the sighting notch provides superior accuracy.
Product Features
- Two Zone System
- also available with global needle
- clinometer
- large mirror
- jewel bearing
- adjustable declination correction scale
- additional sighting hole for superior accuracy
- baseplate with magnifying lens
- luminous two-color bezel ring
- detachable snap lock lanyard
- size: 65 x 101 x 18 mm / 2.5" x 3.9" x 0.6" (with lid closed)
- weight: 74 g / 2.65 oz
Two Geographical Balancing Zones
The vertical intensity and direction of the earth's magnetic field, the
inclination, influences the horizontal plane of a compass needle according
to the latitude where it is used. Due to inclination, compasses must be
balanced for different geographical zones in order to keep the needle
in a horizontal position. Previously, the globe was divided into five
different balance zones in which specific compasses functioned. However,
as people travel more and more, the need for a compass with a greater
geographical range has increased. Thanks to Suunto's 'Two Zone System'
there are only two balance zones to consider in compass use - the northern
hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. In practice, this means that a
Suunto compass designed for the northern hemisphere will still work for
a fair distance into the southern hemisphere, and vice-versa. Suunto also
makes globally balanced compasses, which can be used accurately all over
the world.
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