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Originally Posted by acropolite
Easier still, look up solar noon as per this thread, and at solar noon use a vertical stick and it's shadow to determine true north/south. It's a lot better than using magnetic as compasses can vary depending on the proximity of any metal surfaces and also due to magnetic variations within your local area. |
After seeing my friend in Sydney have the compass point to around 25 degrees west of true south (due to power lines / metal or whatever) I would concur with the solar noon method. It is very accurate and not disturbed by any unseen forces.