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Tom Walin
Manson, WA, USA
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variation memory phrase
Posted 2026, Aug 18 02:36
I learned how to remember whether to add or subtract variation using the phrases, East is least and West is best. Starting with True North, when variation is West, add (best) to get to magnetic north and subtract (least) when variation is East. You may prefer these as well.
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