Why is the writing on maps and globes usually oriented so that the Northern Hemisphere is at the top, even though there is no up or down in space

Friedbunny asked May 24, 2023

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In the past map writers made the North up and South down because it was easier for the sailors to locate themselves

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Martin Hunt answered May 30, 2023

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