Finding True North Is Harder Than You Think

The video explores the challenges humans face in finding true north, despite technological advances. It highlights traditional navigation methods like using stars and compasses, and contrasts them with how animals, such as ants and birds, use polarized light for navigation. The concept of skylight polarization is explained, and its potential application in human navigation is discussed. The video concludes with a mention of an upcoming solar eclipse.

What are the limitations of using a compass for navigation?

Describe the method used by the Sky Pole team to determine true north.

What are the implications of the upcoming solar eclipse mentioned in the text?