Pseudocyber
Contributor
I just bought my first scuba compass - opting for a retractable one, with a small slate on the back.
Looking at it at home, I just realized the numbers are upside down. North is 180 degrees and South is 0.
I thought this was defective - and began googling other scuba compasses - and it seems they're all upside down.
I'm an old Eagle Scout - and like to think I can do basic orienteering - but I cannot come up with a reason why scuba compasses would have North as 180 degrees.
I'm sure there's an answer that makes sense - and I'm a NewB for asking - please explain it to me.
Thanks,
PC
Looking at it at home, I just realized the numbers are upside down. North is 180 degrees and South is 0.
I thought this was defective - and began googling other scuba compasses - and it seems they're all upside down.
I'm an old Eagle Scout - and like to think I can do basic orienteering - but I cannot come up with a reason why scuba compasses would have North as 180 degrees.
I'm sure there's an answer that makes sense - and I'm a NewB for asking - please explain it to me.
Thanks,
PC