Members of Warminska Grupa Eksploracyjna or Warmian Exploration Group, an amateur archaeology organization in Poland, discovered a 500-year-old compass that may have belonged to Renaissance ...

Archaeologists Found a 500-Year-Old Compass—Turns Out It May Have Belonged to Copernicus. Story by Michael Natale • 9mo. This story is a collaboration with Biography.com.

An amateur archaeological group in northern Poland reportedly found a 500-year-old compass that could have belonged to renowned astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, according to a Monday report. The ...

Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.

The 500-year-old compass is a two-pronged metal device that scientists used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy. Skip to main content. Open menu Close menu ...

The 400-year-old tool looks similar to drafting compasses used today, a photo shows. During the 16th century, the bronze item was likely used for astronomical measurements, geometry and cartography.

Earliest records show a spoon shaped compass made of lodestone or magnetite ore, referred to as a "South-pointer" dating back to sometime during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE).

The 400-year-old tool looks similar to drafting compasses used today, a photo shows. During the 16th century, the bronze item was likely used for astronomical measurements, geometry and cartography.

Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.

Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.

Researchers discovered a 500-year-old compass in a hidden chamber in Frombork, Poland, possibly used by Copernicus, shedding light on his astronomical work.