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I think the convention was born by magnetic north. I suppose it might also point to non magnetic south. Maybe a combination of the explorers and compass convent
by detourdog 1y ago
I think the convention was born by magnetic north. I suppose it might also point to non magnetic south. Maybe a combination of the explorers and compass convention.
- IshKebab 1y agoHow would magnetic north decide this? There's no asymmetry to magnetic north and south.
- detourdog 1y agoI'm not 100% sure what you are asking. If the established convention is that a compass points north. Orienting a map to that convention makes sense to me. I thought I provided for the possibility that a compass also points south. The southern hemisphere historically navigated using wave patterns and stars with maps made of sticks and stones. So I expect they have different navigational conventions. I have heard of an southern hemisphere island that provided on their navigational orientation based on a mountain top. The pole star could also be part of this convention. The pole star appearing in a consistent point may also contribute to this standard.