A bronze compass, possibly used by one of history’s greatest astronomers, was recently uncovered during an archaeological dig ...

Zorjana Polenik from the Nicolaus Copernicus Museum in Frombork described the find as a bronze compass used for astronomical, geodesic and cartographic measurements, and dating back to the 16th ...

Significance: Recognizes acts of heroism in aerial combat. Design: A bronze compass rose of 16 points with a fleur-de-lis on the top point. In the center is an attacking eagle clutching a ...

A bronze compass, possibly used by one of history’s greatest astronomers, was recently uncovered during an archaeological dig in northern Poland. This rare find, made near the remains of a 16th ...