What type of Brunton compass should I purchase for a future career in geology?
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I like the Suunto compass.  The KB-14 series compasses have a unique sighting arrangement so that you can shoot a bearing to better than half a degree -- far more accurately than any other compass I have ever seen.  But they are expensive -- they run about $100.
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Can you scan it and post a picture?\n\nYou could look in the yellow pages under "Geologist."\n\nYou could take it to the geology department of a college or university.
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geology, geography, engineering, hydrology, chemistry, palentology
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In Civil Engineering, it is always important to include a compass rose (or North arrow) and a scale (to show how the plan distance translates into actual distance) on each plan sheet.  Existing conditions need to be shown as accurately as possible.  The new design should be clear and well thought out.  Especially important is that each plan sheet is to be stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer.
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I really liked getting a set of tools.  You might check out what the hot book in his field of study is.  That could be useful for his next steps.
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Well, first off avoid the TASCO ones 'cos they have a reputation for using cheap optics with overly powered eyepieces (according to those in the know) - I bought one myself off Ebay a couple of years ago.\nIt ain't exactly bad (apart from the wobbly stand, cheap eyepieces, hopeless spotting scope)...... more stupid but savable than bad. Couple weeks ago I finally got round to buying a better quality "Orion Explorer II 7-21mm Zoom" eyepiece, which is a good investment, but the usual New Telescope/Accessory + sky gone cloudy once it's dark enough outside to use it jinx has been occuring ever since I got the blinkin' thing!\n\nLooking @ Telescopes.com, within your budget I'd suggest...... *drum roll*....... \nthe \nCelestron - FirstScope 114 EQ Short Newtonian Reflector  @ $159 (knocked down from $377)  http://www.telescopes.com/products/Celestron_FirstScope_114_EQ_Short_Newtonian_Reflector_5936.html\nor the Meade - 114EQ-A Short Tube EQ Reflector @ $179.95 (knocked down from $249)  http://www.telescopes.com/products/Meade_114EQ-A_Short_Tube_EQ_Reflector_-_Deluxe_Mount_42684.html\n\nAnother alternative is to scour the adverts in the back of Astronomy magazines for ones people are selling off..... or of course good old Ebay\n http://photography.listings.ebay.com/Binoculars-Telescopes_Telescopes_W0QQfromZR4QQsacatZ74927QQsocmdZListingItemList\n\nFor more advice, check out:\nhttp://skyandtelescope.com/howto/scopes/
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US geologic survey maps.  You can get them at some outdoor sporting goods stores too.  Like Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) or Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI)
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Depends on what type of compass.\nMathematically to make a circle\nThe other one to show direction
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Parks telescopes have a reputation for being well-made and of good optical quality. However, you don't see many of them because they seem to be overpriced compared to the competition. For example, for the same price as the az8 (an 8" Newtonian), you can get a 12" Meade Lightbridge. The Meade has more than twice the light-gathering area and a 2" focuser. The larger focuser lets you use 2" eyepieces for wider views at low power.
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Of the three you mentioned, I'd favor the Meade, but there may  be better choices depending on your husband's level of interest and knowledge. A couple of good places to shop for telescopes: http://www.telescope.com/ and http://www.first-telescope.com/. \n\nYou can discuss your options  and learn more about telescopes online at the yahoo telescopes group or the cloudynights.com forums.
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Contact Mitchell Colgan (Geology Department Head) at the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina at:\n\ncolganm@cofc.edu\n\nIf you do, tell him Jim sent you.
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You don't say what country or what level, like undergraduate or graduate?\n\nI ran a Google search and found over 1 million hits:\nhttp://www.google.com/search?q=geology+scholarship\n\nIt appears there are lots of them out there. Most graduate schools will offer quite a bit of assistance to their students, including salary if you are willing to be a teaching assistant or research assistant. At the undergraduate level you can often get academic scholarships that are not specific to geology. Many undergraduate schools will offer work-study which will help you earn money for expenses and tuition. Good luck to you.
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In this situation a compass needle will not point to anywhere on the dial very strongly - it will just wander around weakly with no real direction. Explorers now need GPS to determine the exact pole location; it shifts slightly every year.\n\nDC :-)
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yes - assuming there are no nearby magnetic fields that are stronger than the earth's, or no strongly magnetic materials (such as metal) very close to the compass
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A Parks and Recreation Major.. Theraputic Recreation also works...\n\nTry colleges out west like Prescott University.. that is a great school which will help build a major that fits you in your outdoors field..\n\nAlso think about the NOLS or Outwardbound courses.  That will help you develop your skills in rock climbing.
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There are one or two beginners kit's out there - but I wouldn't recommend them.  The most important thing you are going to buy is climbing shoes.  You need to go to a outdoor, climbing, or mountaineering store and try on a lot of pairs and get the right fit.  You will also need to get a harness, a chalk bag (and chalk), a locking carabineer and a belay device.  Black Diamond is a good company that makes everything except the shoes.  Petzel is also a good choice.  For shoes pick the smallest and tightest ones you can wear for 30 minutes or an hour.
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The biggest rule for first time telescope buyers: DON'T BUY BASED ON MAGNIFICATION!\n\nWhat do you want to do with your telescope? Look at planets? Galaxies? Double stars? Each goal has a telescope that is better for that goal. Do you want to do terrestrial viewing also? if so, you want an 'erector prism'. If you want to take pictures, you want an equatorial mount. Otherwise, an alt-az or dobsonian mount can often give a larger scope for the money. Make sure the mount is STURDY.\n\nHow much are you willing to spend? Remember that for good scopes,the set of eyepieces costs about as much as the scope itself.\n\nOrion, Meade and Celestron are the main beginner scopes of good quality. Don't get *anything* from a discount store! Check out Sky&Telescope magazine for the last year or so for reviews.\n\nRecommendation: If you are really a beginner, consider investing in a good pair of 7x50 or 10x50 binoculars with full multi-coating. They are portable, can give views of a surprising number of astronomical things, allow you to learn the night sky, and can be used even if you decide not to do astronomy again. Even though I have three telescopes, my binoculars get more use for astronomy.