Ah, the riveting saga of what #Columbus *didn't* use for #navigation. 🤔 Apparently, our 15th-century hero didn't follow the #North #Star because, surprise, it wasn't where it should've been. 🌟 But don't worry, the article makes sure to clarify that Columbus made plenty of other #blunders, just not this one! 🛶
https://signoregalilei.com/2026/05/24/what-columbus-used-instead-of-the-north-star/ #History #15th #Century #HackerNews #ngated
What Columbus used instead of the North Star

Christopher Columbus didn’t navigate by the North Star. At least, not directly. Columbus is a controversial figure from a modern perspective, and he undeniably made many mistakes. But this wasn’t o…

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