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      • The four cardinal directions correspond to the following degrees of a compass: North (N): 0° = 360° East (E): 90° South (S): 180° West (W): 270°
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  2. The four cardinal directions, or cardinal points, are the four main compass directions: north, south, east, and west, commonly denoted by their initials N, S, E, and W respectively. Relative to north, the directions east, south, and west are at 90 degree intervals in the clockwise direction.

  3. The cardinal points diagram shows a basic compass bevel and the cardinal points. The compass bevel diagram show the mix of cardinal points and degrees that are common on a compass. The Bearing and cardinal points table relates the angle in degrees to a cardinal point and the text descriptor.

  4. The points of the compass are a set of horizontal, radially arrayed compass directions (or azimuths) used in navigation and cartography. A compass rose is primarily composed of four cardinal directions — north, east, south, and west —each separated by 90 degrees, and secondarily divided by four ordinal (intercardinal) directions—northeast ...

  5. This calculator allows you to enter direction angle, either in DMS (degrees, minutes, and seconds) or decimal degrees and outputs closest to the compass point for different compass roses. Additionally, it outputs bearing to the closest quarter-point of the compass.

  6. Jul 22, 2013 · Cardinal directions are the four main points of a compass: north, south, east, and west which are also known by the first letters: N, S, E, and W. These four directions are also known as cardinal points.

  7. The four cardinal directions, or cardinal points, are the four main compass directions: north, south, east, and west, commonly denoted by their initials N, S, E, and W respectively. Relative to north, the directions east, south, and west are at 90 degree intervals in the clockwise direction.

  8. Apr 7, 2021 · On compass roses, cardinal directions were often marked along with the direction of the wind. These are: T – tramontana (North); L – levante (East); O – ostro (South); P – ponente (West); G – greco (NE); S – sirocco (SE); L – libeccio (SW); and M – maestro (NW).

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