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nikcap: Regrettably, I am archiving this cache. While this one was a lot of fun to place and help other work on in the remarry days, I feel that the effort of type off cache is not as fun as it once was and there are numerous better ways to pull off this type of cache. It also doesn’t help that Satellite 1 is missing because the cool old bridge that once stood there is gone, and for reasons that I can’t figure out, satellite 3 keeps going missing.
Thank you everyone that hunted and had fun with this cache. I promise, I will redo/restructure this puzzle again, which I hope you will all enjoy too.

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Hidden : 4/17/2003
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

You'll have to think like your GPS to solve this one. First step is to locate the three satellites. Each of the satellites provides you its distance to the main cache. Next, use those values to calculate the location of the main cache. Please note, this cache is only available during daylight hours (Sunrise to Sunset)

Sat 1: N40° 20.608 -- W74° 37.786

Sat 2: N40° 19.943 -- W74° 39.221

Sat 3: N40° 20.738 -- W74° 41.378

The satellites are micro-caches. We have not hidden them in a tricky manner, but their size might make finding them a little difficult. (2/1.5 difficulty/terrain star rating) Once you find one, the other two should be a snap to find.
The final cache is easily accessible, but is well hidden, yet again; those that are searching for it should find it easily. (1.5/2 difficulty/terrain star rating) You'll most likely need all three satellites to find this cache, as we've aligned them just right to point you in several likely spots. The posted coordinates lead to the first Satellite, although it's not necessary to find the Satellites in sequence, the given order is probably the easiest in regards to driving to-and-fro.

Have fun, break out your compass and protractor, and a good topo map if you want, or crack open your old geometry book.

You'll be in the heart of Princeton while you're hunting and solving this one. Stop into one of the local cafes or coffee shops, I'm sure someone will help you with the math.
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This cache is certified Central Jersey



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Sat 1]Ernq nobhg gur Vevfu, qbja ybj naq oruvaq. [Sat 2]Ba gur benatr oevqtr, hafrra ng rlr yriry. [Sat 3]Anab - FR Pbeare. [Final Cache]Jura lbh frrx gur svany pnpur sbyybj gur cngu hagvy lbh whfg nobhg cnff gur pnpur naq gura phg vagb gur jbbqf. Vs lbh gnxr gur qverpg cngu, lbh'yy uvg fbzr zhqql naq fjnzcl pbaqvgvbaf. Cebprff naq zngu uvagf ninvynoyr ivn rznvy, be gel frnepuvat gur jro sbe nqqvgvbany uvagf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)