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Rosette Nebula Mystery Cache

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GeoWyrm: Six years. That's a pretty good run for such a large cache right in the city. I have always loved this one, partially because it held such meaning for me, being part of a secret group all publishing Valentine's caches, and partially because both MrGeoWyrm and I worked so hard on this cache and puzzle that was going to be put out, among others, on my birthday, six years ago. Not to mention it was big and bright and bold! All red and sparkly, I didn't expect it would last six months let alone six years! All good things, they say, must end. The cache has been retrieved along with hopefully some fun swag and a log book of memories. My most sincere appreciation to all those who took a couple minutes to solve this and a few more to go seek it out.
MrsGeoWyrm

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Hidden : 2/12/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates!


This cache is being placed in celebration of Valentines Day and to celebrate our 1000th find! In order to find the cache all decked out in Valentine splendor, you need to fill in the missing coordinates. Don't worry, this won't take more than a moment to solve.

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The cache can be found at N 51° 07.ab9 W 114° 09.89c

a = How much more of the night sky does the nebula cover compared to the full moon?
b = How many hundreds of light years across is the nebula?
c = How many thousands of light-years away from earth is the Rosette Nebula?

Now that you have that out of the way... grab a friend - look to the sky and enjoy this day!

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UPDATE:

Other Valentine-themed caches published on February 14, 2011 in the Calgary area are:

Heart-Shaped Box of Chocolates by Everhollow

V is for Valentine by Everhollow

A nice Ramantic Walk by VanIsleCacher

8 of Hearts by geoguider54 (Note: Premium Member cache only)

Tethys C's Valentine's Day Stroll by C-side Girl

I left my Heart in San Francisco by One Bad Ant

Valentine's Day for Grinches by Aerogirl, MeanMrD, and Robo-boy

Someday My Prince Will Come by green ducks

Heart of Stone by Everhollow



Congratulations to Cdn Kitn on the FTF, and to kristandgeoff for the 2TF. Thanks also to Aerogirl for putting together a list of the valentine-themed geocaches to share!

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