2006-11-05 19:53:09 · 13 answers · asked by Conan O' Brien 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It will align with whatever magnetic field it is closest to or align itself on a piece of metal. If it isn't close to either of these, it will point in any random direction.
2006-11-05 19:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Josh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In space, a compass needle will point to the strongest magnetic field that is within a distance to influence the needle. This could be a natural body such as a star, planet, moon, etc., or it could be a field from a man-made object such as a space vehicle.
2006-11-05 20:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In space the compass needle points to the geographic north pol of - the earth!
2006-11-05 19:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quote: 'Gyroscopic compasses do not matter upon magnetism in any respect. they are set to point to the North celeb even as they are made and proceed to finish that as long as they are powered. Even in close by area, interior the picture voltaic equipment, they'll proceed to point to Earth's North celeb. i believe the solar and Jupiter both have magnetic fields. The compass would aspect to the solar's North pole in a lot of of the picture voltaic equipment if it became gentle adequate.' i'm hoping it really is a few help.
2016-11-28 20:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by laranjeira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If You on Your space walk, compas is pointing to nearest spacecraft. If You are in space on som other non gassy planet, it will be working probobly same way as on the Eart. By the way; Not every planet has only one north and one south pole.
2006-11-06 01:16:04 · answer #5 · answered by Spacekid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the way what you want..because the compass is useless in the space
2006-11-05 20:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by snns_m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To the closest magnetic Field it finds! Funny question though! Considering it's an earth bound instrument!
2006-11-05 20:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what would you need a compass in space. it will be as useful as a car, or ship.
2006-11-05 21:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will point to the nearest iron or magnetic object, or anything producing a field. This question almost sounds like .....If a tree falls in a forest with no one around, does it.............................?
2006-11-05 20:01:21 · answer #9 · answered by acowboydave 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow what a question ..i really thought for some seconds that which way it would point ...By da way it was an ossum question ...if i could give 10 points to someone whose question is good ,,i would i give em to you
2006-11-05 20:04:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋