Determining the side of the world according to the sun
The sun always begins its apparent journey in the sky in the east, and ends in the west. This allows you to easily define the world's side. Enough, that the sun is visible and we know the time of the day. You can also determine the approximate directions of the world by preparing a makeshift solar clock or using a watch as a compass.
Northern hemisphere – Direct the clock clue to the sun. Determine the line in thought that is a two -east angle designated by a short clock and twelve o'clock. This line will indicate noon.
Southern hemisphere – Direct your watch at twelve o'clock to the sun. A two -east angle limited by a simple one passing for twelve o'clock and a short guide of the watch is marked by the north.
SUNDIAL – Stuck a straight stick vertically into the ground. About the dawn, select the end of the shadow, thrown to the ground (West in the northern hemisphere). Tie a string with a shade length and circle a gaps around it on the ground. Select the place, where in the evening (east), The shadow contacts the bow.
Determination of the world according to stars
Stars in the sky never change their position. They only seem to move to the sky with the movement of the earth. Only one star as if it was constantly in the same place – It's a polar star. North visible in the north hemisphere. In the southern south hemisphere is determined with the help of the South Cross.
Northern hemisphere – Find the constellation of a great car in the sky (Great Bear). Then take the line connecting the rear wheels of the car in your mind. The polar star is located on the same line at a distance of about four times larger than the distance between the stars-wheels of the car. This bright star hangs above the horizon exactly above the point indicating the north.
Southern hemisphere – Find the constellation in the sky called the Cross of the South. Along the arm of the cross, take a line in your mind about four and a half times longer than the distance between the stars marking this shoulder. The south is below the end of this line. Two stars below the South Cross will help to designate the right point in the sky.
Determining the side of the world based on nature observation
Plants and animals are more than a man to tune into a natural order in a space determined by the world. Plants always turn to the sun – in the northern hemisphere south, southern – north. Sunflowers rotate their flowers by following the apparent sunlight in the sky. Plant – The North Pole from South America bends towards the north. The jars indicating the annual growth increase in tree trunks are always wider from the side, from which the sun shines (from the south in the northern hemisphere).
Termitiery – Some Termites by erecting thermitiers orient these impressive buildings in accordance with the north-south axis. In this way they are heavily heated by the sun in the morning and evening, while at noon they remain in the shade.
Weavers – Certain species of birds help in determining the side of the world. For example, weavers from the subfamily build nests only on the west side of the trees. If you are in the area of the habitat of these birds, For example, in South Africa, You can easily rely on their sense of the world.
