There is a fundamental problem with the maps. How do you figure out
which way is true north? If the top of the page is true north, then
that should be labeled, otherwise place a N-S-E-W indicator somewhere
on the map. Thanks,
The remainder of your question is answered by this. As a rule, maps face true north. (It may, in fact, be every map. But there are always exception to the rule, so I cannot promise it.)
Up is true north on Google Maps.
If you want to know for sure, note what you see on Google Maps with compass in hand.
> The remainder of your question is answered by this. As a rule, maps
> face true north. (It may, in fact, be every map. But there are
> always exception to the rule, so I cannot promise it.)
> Up is true north on Google Maps.
> If you want to know for sure, note what you see on Google Maps with
> compass in hand.
Well... this points to the heart of the problem, NWT.
Compass north is NOT "true" north.
For North America, as an example, true north declinates from compass
north by >20degs W on the east coast, to >20degs E on the west. Which
means, here in Oregon where I am, "true north" is actually ~17 degrees
more westerly that the compass says it is.
This comes very much into play when you're trying to orient solar
panels, and such.
I have not been able to determine yet whether "up" on Google maps is
magnetic north or true north.
> > The remainder of your question is answered by this. As a rule, maps > > face true north. (It may, in fact, be every map. But there are > > always exception to the rule, so I cannot promise it.)
> > Up is true north on Google Maps.
> > If you want to know for sure, note what you see on Google Maps with > > compass in hand.
> Well... this points to the heart of the problem, NWT. > Compass north is NOT "true" north. > For North America, as an example, true north declinates from compass > north by >20degs W on the east coast, to >20degs E on the west. Which > means, here in Oregon where I am, "true north" is actually ~17 degrees > more westerly that the compass says it is.
> This comes very much into play when you're trying to orient solar > panels, and such. > I have not been able to determine yet whether "up" on Google maps is > magnetic north or true north.
On Feb 17, 2008 10:07 AM, Servo <profess...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This comes very much into play when you're trying to orient solar > panels, and such. > I have not been able to determine yet whether "up" on Google maps is > magnetic north or true north.
You should NOT use Google Maps to orientate your solar panels...
