magnetic north

[simon]

can anybody tell me how many degrees magnetic north is from true north in the sydney region (and which side).
thanks, simon.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Well here in nambour magnetic south is almost 12 degrees west of true south. Don't know if there would be much difference between us.

[GrampianStars (Rob)]

G'day Simon
you should be able to refine your location
take a look here :-
http://www.agso.gov.au/oracle/geomag/agrfform.html

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Hi Simon:

Magentic North lies 12.3 degreees East of true North for Parramatta

[simon]

thanks guys
simon

[mch62 (Mark)]

Simon if your trying to find true south or north GrampianStars avatar will give you a clue??????????

You can use the shadow from a vertical pole at Solar Noon (not clock noon) to give you a precise reading of true south.
It 's éven more acuarate than using a compass and deviation readings.
But then it depends on what you need it for ---a quick polar align at night I would assume.

Mark