{"product_id":"suunto-mca-northern-hemisphere-compass","title":"Suunto MCA Northern Hemisphere Compass","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate and Reliable Mirror Compasses\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. The MC-2 model is also available with the Global Balancing System. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField compasses in general\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical compasses have been working as the navigator since several thousands of years. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStill today magnetic compass is environmentally friendly, cheap and the most reliable tool when choosing the course. The oldest Suunto field compasses, which are still in use, are manufactured in 1938. A high quality field compass hardly needs any other service than washing in fresh water from time to time. The compass works without any external power supply. The compass gets its power from nature – from the magnetic north pole. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPASS BALANCING  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Geographical Balancing Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced for northern and\/or southern hemisphere\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFixed declination correction scale\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJewel bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSighting notch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMirror lid locks open at various angles (60º, 120º, 180º)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ecm or inch scales\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 56 x 84 x 15 mm \/ 2.2\" x 3.3\" x 0.6\" (with the lid closed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 42 g \/ 1.5 oz \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suunto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53081515557184,"sku":"suuntomca","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/suuntomca_LRG.png?v=1787966645","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/suunto-mca-northern-hemisphere-compass","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}