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Science 101 - Astronomy Traditional Geocache

This cache has been archived.

inspicio: One or more of the following has occurred:

No response from the cache owner.
No cache to find or log to sign.
It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.

As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

If you wish to repair/replace/make available the cache within 7 days, just contact a reviewer (by email), and assuming it still meets the current

guidelines, the reviewer will be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 5/4/2011
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Geocache Description:

The first cache in a series dedicated to the study of science and scientific discovery.

Astronomy deals with the study of celestial objects and phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmosphere; the study of outer space.

The nearby Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, opposite Toowong Cemetery, features entertaining and informative programs for children and adults, and contains the Cosmic Skydome and Observatory.

To solve the final location of the cache:

- A Scientific Conclusion : (visit link) : GC2QFAV -

you must find each of the caches in this series, in any order.

Each cache location is aimed at acknowledging the area of science that is reflected by the cache name.

Science 101 - Astronomy: (You Are Here) : GC22VPZ.
Science 102 - Biology: (visit link) : GC2QFAY (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 107).
Science 103 - Chemistry: (visit link) : GC2QFAQ.
Science 104 - Earth Science: (visit link) : GC2QFAN (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 111).
Science 105 - Mathematics & Physics: (visit link) : GC2QFAE (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 108).
Science 106 - Oceanography: (visit link) : GC2QFB0 (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 109).
Science 107 - Meteorology: (visit link) : GC3AQV3 (ARCHIVED | REPLACED BY SCIENCE 110).
Science 108 - Spectrology: (visit link) : GC5HHDJ.
Science 109 - : (visit link) : GCJ0CT.
Science 110 - TBA.
Science 111 - TBA.

Please ensure stealth when retrieving and replacing the cache, as this location is frequented by many muggles.
Please ensure the cache and protective bags are securely fastened and closed before replacing this cache.

The cache is a small, 200ml, sistema clip container.
Log book and pen are present.

At each location you must note down the clue (a number and/or a series of letters), in order to calculate the corresponding integer for the cache.

The following substitution cipher will be required : U=1, C=2, A=3, G=4.

Astronomy letters = Letter #1 * Letter #2 / Letter #3 = Integer for Science 101.

Congratulations to stairman1 for the FTF.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Pyhr : TM ybpngvba = Ebbgf. Onfr Bs Gerr. Pbirerq. Pyhr : Frevrf bs yrggref = "Ohvyqvat Oybpxf."

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)