True North

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True North refers to the geographic direction towards the Earth’s geographic North Pole. The direction along the Earth’s surface points directly towards the North Pole, regardless of any magnetic variations or deviations. True North is used as a reference point for navigation and is important for determining precise locations and directions at sea.

Synonyms:
Geodetic North
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