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Alphabet H - Helsinki Magic Square Mystery Cache

Hidden : 11/23/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is the the 8th cache in the series of alphabet caches. The purpose of this cache is to eventually create a series of caches from A to Z. The next cache in the series is Alphabet I - Intimidating Flashback (GCM9GZ) by Liimes.


To find this cache you need to visit the cache Alphabet G - Gargantuan Cache (GCM21H) first. There you will find the key to solve this mystery.

The given coordinates are a reference point for the cache.

A magic square is a square matrix consisting of positive integers 1 ... n2 arranged in such way that the sum of the numbers in any horizontal, vertical or main diagonal line is always the same number - the magic constant.

One way of constructing an odd magic square (number of rows and columns is an odd number) is to place number 1 to the middle on the top row. Then place the next number one row up and one column left. If you cross the line continue from the opposite side. When you bump back to number 1 move down one row.

Use this method to generate a 9 x 9 matrix. Divide it by the magic constant and multiply it by 9. The numbers you need to get the final coordinates are in this matrix. Once you have figured out the right figures add them to the minutes of the initial coordinates.

To guarantee the continuity of the series, the following rules apply:

  • The first finder of this cache must place a cache corresponding to the next letter in the alphabet within two weeks from the find. The cache must also be named like "Alphabet ? - ?...", where ? is the next letter and ?... is any name beginning with that letter.
  • The next cache must be placed within the capital city region. That is, within the limits of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa or Kauniainen.
  • The cache description must be constructed so that the cache can only be found by finding the previous alphabet cache. The preferred way is to write the final coordinates of the cache into the log book of the previous cache.
  • These rules must apply also to the rest of the caches. Please copy these rules to the description.

Please don't rush yourself to be the first finder if you can't quickly put up the next cache. There are plenty of geocachers in the capital region who can.

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