diff --git a/lib/gps_service.dart b/lib/gps_service.dart
index b5ce07f..8e6d644 100644
--- a/lib/gps_service.dart
+++ b/lib/gps_service.dart
@@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ class GpsService {
   
   static String formatHeading(double heading) {
     final cachedHeading = getCachedHeading(heading);
-    return '${cachedHeading.round()}° ${getCompassDirection(heading)}';
+    return '${cachedHeading.round()} ${getCompassDirection(heading)}'; // don't add that degree symbol, this is cooler
   }
 }
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