Magellan Articles

In a world lit only by fire, why did the filipinos turn against magellan and his crew?
yoitsleo asked: what event occured on april 2, 1520 of magellan’s voyage? what 2 things did magellan do in rio de janero in 1519? which european monarch did the pope designate in the 1520′s as a defender of the faith, and why was this ironic? how did calvin deal with illegitimacy?

My Magellan Triton 300 is off about 16/17 miles when i input coordinates into it, what is wrong?
mavsoxhawks asked: I have a Magellan 300 and whenever i enter coordinates in it they are always off by about 16/17 miles in the SE direction. I input the coordinates right and everything is fine. What am i/the gps doing wrong? P.S. And it says i have full satellite reception.

Using a Motorola charger to charge a Magellan GPS?
Mr Smith Goes To Washington asked: Can I use a Motorola charger to charge my Magellan Roadmate GPs? I lost the original charger, but the Motorola one fits. So will it charge?

Where can I get a free Magellan 2009 map download?
rscottbowen asked: I can’t afford to pay Magellan to get a 2009 Map update and now my GPS is almost useless without it. Please help. I am in 100% Commission sales and need the work for my family.

What should I use as a prop for a magellan docudrama?
hthr_1974 asked: I am in 8th grade. I am doing a docudrama (which is basically a speech where you act like you are someone else) on Magellan, and I need to find a prop to use. Any ideas?

Can I update the maps in my Magellan GPS?
Nick R asked: I recently purchased a Magellan Roadmate 1412 GPS. This is first GPS of this brand that I’ve gotten. Apparently the maps are stored on an SD card. Does Magellan provide updates for their GPSes? If so, does it usually mean buying a new SD card with updated maps on it?
Where can I buy painting of Magellan hacking Lapu Lapu to pieces during the battle of Mactan?
Pornosexual asked: It was on a fight in the beach Philipinos against the Spanish and the spanish defeated the Philippinos and the Philippinos were slaughtered while they were retreating; then magellan caught up to Lapu Lapu and hacked him to pieces? My friend was telling me all that while I was drunk and I’m now [...]

What was the significance of Magellan’s voyage of 1519-1522?
Jonathan asked: What was the significance of Magellan’s voyage of 1519-1522? What were some of the challenges for explorers of the pacific?

What and when did the sanduan with Raha Humabon and Ferdinand Magellan hapend in the Philippines ? Help please?
Ken Michael A. Chavez asked: There was a sanduguan of Raha Humabon and Ferdinand Magellan? It was a tradition in the philippines that the two people will be peaceful.

How can I write a speech of Ferdinand Magellan?
Jessica asked: My topic is Ferdinand Magellan, the man that also travels across the world. I need to make a speech in his view to persuade Spain men to join his journey. I don’t have any ideas of what would persuade people because the journey was pretty bad, because diseases and low food supply…
How do I find a detailed Philippine Map for my Magellan eXplorist 500LE?
van82 asked: I need help looking a Philippine Map for my Magellan eXplorist 500LE unit. All the Mapsend softwares offer maps for USA, Canada or Europe, but none for the Philippines. When we go fishing and we’re in the middle of the sea, I’d like to be able to pinpoint exactly where I am and [...]

Is there anywhere on the web to download free map upates for my Magellan GPS unit?
mshal15blueballs asked: I just bought a refurbished Magellan Maestro 3225. Magellan doesn’t allow you to download their map update for free with refurbished units. Is there somewhere on the web I can find these updates without paying 80 bucks?
Is there anybody that knows how to use a magellan XL Explorist with Geocaching.com website?
crazycajun asked: I have a magellan Explorist XL, and I have no idea how to download the geocache points without having to input by hand. I have all the programs for the XL , but it’s like you need a computer tech degree to get it to do what I want. Any good info will [...]

How has the explorer Ferdinand Magellan affected my life today?
crzy2genius asked: How has the explorer ferdinand magellan affect my(your) life today?

What place was Ferdinand Magellan searching for and how was he trying to get there?
Ray asked: This is for a project and i need the truth because i can’t really find this info. Thank you so much!
Magellan?
Austin H asked: What egzactly is Ferdinand Magellan famous for? It has been years scince i’ve herard about him or learned about him.
How do you Program an Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS?
drbarnum asked: I am planning a trip from California to New Mexico. I want to go through Las Vegas NV, up to St George UT, Page AZ, The 4 Corners, up to Cortez CO, then to Walsenburg CO and end up in Raton, NM. The problem I am having is it wants to take me [...]

What is the MOB feature used for on a Magellan 315 GPS?
agnscody@sbcglobal.net asked: What is the MOB feature used for on a Magellan 315 GPS? I know it means man over board, but what is its intended purpose?

Why was world famous explorer Magellan told by the Church the Earth is flat?
Dutch D asked: Magellan Quote; “The church tells me the earth is flat but I know it is round for I have seen it’s shadow on the moon and I have more faith in the shadow than the church”.

How did Magellan’s voyage affect/influence the Reformation/renaissance/Middle Ages?
jeehae asked: I want to tie Magellan and the Reformation together. You see, i have to form a research question, and I have high interests in Magellan. So if anyone has a better research question that ties Magellan & reformation tog. do help!